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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through An Agent of Evil.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hemingway say is the best thing about his times at the racetrack?
(a) It gives Hadley something to look forward to.
(b) It does not come between him and his wife.
(c) It distracts them from fighting.
(d) It makes them a good income.

2. Why does Hemingway avoid the Cafe De Amateurs?
(a) It is very crowded.
(b) He dislikes the smell.
(c) He does not speak French.
(d) The food is kind of expensive.

3. What kind of books did Hemingway read when he first joined Shakespeare and Company?
(a) Russian.
(b) Belgium.
(c) Hungarian.
(d) Polish.

4. Why is Hemingway comfortable in poverty?
(a) He loves his work.
(b) He will get a large inheritance soon.
(c) His wife still loves him.
(d) He knows it is temporary.

5. What does Hemingway say heightens his perception of the paintings in the museum?
(a) His self-loathing.
(b) His life experience.
(c) His hunger.
(d) His desire to create.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Pascin die?

2. What does Hemingway talk about at the beginning of the book?

3. What is Gertrude's last name?

4. Where does Dunning climb to after he returns from the asylum?

5. What kind of people now frequent Hemingway's favorite cafe?

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