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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Matter of Measurements.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What language does Hemingway say certain races have to be written in?
(a) Italian.
(b) Arabic.
(c) German.
(d) French.

2. What kind of people used to frequent Hemingway's favorite cafe?
(a) Actors.
(b) Royalty.
(c) Veterans.
(d) Poets.

3. What does Hemingway say all critics start every sentence with?
(a) Their name.
(b) Their opinion.
(c) A long word.
(d) A grumble.

4. What does Hemingway NOT do after his tender chat about love with his wife?
(a) Feel satisfied.
(b) Look her in the eye.
(c) Knock on wood.
(d) Write about his feelings.

5. What does Hemingway like to do early in the morning?
(a) Write.
(b) Read.
(c) Walk.
(d) Ponder.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Hemingway feel about the author that Stein recommends to him?

4. What excuse does Hemingway try to give when he leaves Stein's house before she goes on vacation?

5. What does Sylvia Beach scold Hemingway for?

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