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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ezra Pound and his Bel Esprit.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word does Hemingway use to describe Lewis's personality?
(a) Nasty.
(b) Loud.
(c) Off color.
(d) Obscene.

2. Why does Hemingway try to be kind to Lewis even though he dislikes him?
(a) He is a great writer.
(b) He is Ezra's friend.
(c) He is his elder.
(d) He is an influential publisher.

3. Why does Stein dislike Ezra Pound?
(a) He refused to publish her work.
(b) He was rude to her lover.
(c) He broke one of her chairs.
(d) He spilled coffee on her tablecloth.

4. What does Hemingway do to distract himself from his own writing?
(a) Paints.
(b) Visits museums.
(c) Reads books.
(d) Goes on walks.

5. What ends Hemingway's time in Paris?
(a) Hadley's death.
(b) An affair.
(c) A bankruptcy.
(d) He is robbed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hemingway say is the best thing about his times at the racetrack?

2. What does Ford accuse his waiter of doing while he is with Hemingway at the cafe?

3. Who introduces Hemingway to many famous authors and artists?

4. What is Mike Ward's occupation?

5. What does Stein call Hemingway's generation?

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