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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hemingway tell the hunting party every night?
(a) That he is an awful tracker.
(b) That he loves getting drunk.
(c) That he is a fine bird shot.
(d) That he hates riding in cars.

2. What is it that confirms that Hemingway successfully shot the rhino?
(a) They find fresh blood on a grass blade.
(b) The rhino is suddenly quiet.
(c) They heard the noise of the bullet hitting the rhinos hide.
(d) The rhino barks really loudly.

3. Who finds the group of eight buffalo?
(a) M'Cola.
(b) The local guide.
(c) Pop.
(d) Droopy.

4. What type of war is the best for a writer?
(a) A civil war.
(b) A gang war.
(c) A world war.
(d) A religious war.

5. Who was considered by Hemingway to be the best hunter?
(a) Himself.
(b) Charo.
(c) Droopy.
(d) M'cola.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hemingway say is more difficult than poetry?

2. Which book is Hemingway reading The Cossacks from?

3. What did the thorn tree with yellow blossoms mark?

4. Who does everyone believe shot the first Lion?

5. Who does Hemingway's wife think is the greatest writer in America?

(see the answer key)

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