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

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

3. Where do most of Hemingway's stories take place?
(a) Outdoors.
(b) In universities.
(c) In urban areas.
(d) Near the ocean.

4. What is the current occupation of the man who interrupts Hemingway at the cafe?
(a) Critic.
(b) Publisher.
(c) Editor.
(d) Writer.

5. What does Hemingway say the great treasure of living in Paris is?
(a) Being immersed in culture.
(b) Having time to read.
(c) Having a high population.
(d) Never being lonely.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Hemingway say all critics start every sentence with?

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

5. How does Hemingway feel about the fish caught in Paris?

(see the answer key)

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