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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. What kind of books does Hemingway love to find on his walks?
(a) English.
(b) Latin.
(c) Historical.
(d) French.

2. What kind of poles do the Paris fishermen use?
(a) Steel.
(b) Cane.
(c) Iron.
(d) Pine.

3. What does Hemingway say would make the story about the interruption more interesting?
(a) If he had told the entire truth.
(b) If Hemingway had really blown up.
(c) If he had done what he wanted.
(d) If the man had become a well-known critic.

4. What does Hemingway like to watch while he reads?
(a) Fishermen.
(b) Walking people.
(c) Birds on the statues.
(d) New lovers.

5. What does Hemingway scold Shipman for when they first meet in Paris?
(a) Cheating on his wife.
(b) Not wearing warm clothes.
(c) Being too thin.
(d) Ordering whiskey so early in the day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hemingway's favorite season in Paris?

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

3. Where does Hemingway work the day after he is interrupted?

4. What does Hemingway make the man who interrupts him promise?

5. What kind of fish do the Paris fishermen catch?

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