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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Krebs tell about the war?

2. A U.S. ship called the Simpson is in a ______________ state.

3. What is the relationship between Nick and his nurse?

4. Which one of Nick's friends asks about Marjorie?

5. Why do Nick and Bill not go out in the boat?

Short Essay Questions

1. What parallels does Hemingway draw between the three bullfighters and Mr. and Mrs. Elliot and her lover?

2. How do Nick's war wound and recovery experience mirror Hemingway's own life?

3. Explain how the young matador shows disrespect to the older matadors.

4. Even though Nick initiated the break up with Marjorie, he is still overcome with emotion. How does Hemingway indicate this to the reader?

5. What is the setting for the story "Cross-Country Snow" in Chapter 12?

6. Why is Krebs short-tempered with his mother and her plans for his new life?

7. Describe the setting for the Story in Chapter 10, "Cat in the Rain."

8. What are the reasons that Krebs has a difficult time adjusting to civilian life after leaving his military life?

9. What is meant by "riding the rails" in the story in Chapter 5?

10. What is the scenario of bullfighting in the Memoir of Chapter 9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how Hemingway is a master at character study in the scene in Chapter 3 when Nick and Marjorie break up. What body language does Hemingway give the characters? What does their dialogue reveal--or not--about how they are feeling?

Essay Topic 2

Most of Hemingway's characters has at least a minor flaw but Mr. Elliot in Chapter 9 seems especially handicapped despite all his attempts to live a conventional life. What internal and external struggles does Mr. Elliot have? What assaults on his male pride does he endure? What about his sense of professional competency? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the character of Nick Adams. What are his similarities to Hemingway? Do you think Nick's character was based on Hemingway himself as some believe? Explain.

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