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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Evan Shipman at the Lilas.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hemingway feel about the fish caught in Paris?
(a) They are nothing special.
(b) They are fish.
(c) They are disgusting.
(d) They are delicious.

2. Why does Hemingway say he does not fish himself?
(a) It is not a good paying job.
(b) He does not like fish enough.
(c) It smells too strong for him.
(d) He does not have the time.

3. What kind of authors does Pound tell Hemingway to read?
(a) French.
(b) Canadian.
(c) Latin.
(d) Italian.

4. Why does one woman always sell her books cheaply?
(a) She does not need the money.
(b) She is poor.
(c) She has no idea if they are valuable.
(d) She has already read them.

5. Where does Hemingway work the day after he is interrupted?
(a) Another cafe.
(b) Shakespeare and Company.
(c) His house.
(d) A library.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hemingway scold Shipman for when they first meet in Paris?

2. What does Hemingway say would make the story about the interruption more interesting?

3. What does Hemingway like to imagine while he writes?

4. What is the name of the waiter who serves Hemingway and Shipman?

5. How does Hemingway feel when his writing gets interrupted?

(see the answer key)

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