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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The End of an Avocation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hemingway feel about the author that Stein recommends to him?
(a) He is jealous of her.
(b) He loves her.
(c) He is not very impressed.
(d) He despises her.

2. What famous person does Hemingway hope to see in Sylvia's shop?
(a) D.H. Lawrence.
(b) F. Scott Fitzgerald.
(c) Ezra Pound.
(d) James Joyce.

3. Why does Hemingway feel the way he does when he first enters Sylvia's store?
(a) He is not dressed well.
(b) He knows famous people frequent the store.
(c) He does not have the money for the lending club.
(d) He is very attracted to Sylvia.

4. How many race bets does Hemingway win?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

5. What other kind of racing does Hemingway become involved in?
(a) Rowing.
(b) Horse racing.
(c) Bicycle.
(d) Greyhounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What river does Hemingway love to walk by?

2. What does Stein think caused Hemingway's generation to be the way it is?

3. What kind of car does Stein drive?

4. How does Hemingway define his friendship with Stein?

5. Where does the story that Hemingway is writing at the beginning of the book take place?

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