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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What effect does the imitation absinthe drink called pernod have on those who drink it?
(a) It has no effect on the mood.
(b) It sustains an uplifted mood all night.
(c) It lifts their spirits, but then drops the mood just as quickly.
(d) It puts the person into a major depression.

2. How does Jake justify the insulting things he says?
(a) He says that he had a rough night and isn't thinking straight.
(b) He explains that he has a nasty tongue but he doesn't mean what he says.
(c) He says that he is only telling the truth.
(d) He blames his attitude on his war injury.

3. The Count boasts that he has been around. Where has he been?
(a) He has traveled across America.
(b) He has been all over Europe.
(c) He has sailed around the world.
(d) He has been in seven wars and four revolutions.

4. Where does Brett tell Jake she is going?
(a) San Sebastian
(b) America
(c) Africa
(d) England

5. Bill is so annoyed about eating lunch at quarter past four that he stops a priest who is coming back from lunch. What comment does he make to the priest?
(a) He wants to know when the Protestants get to eat and it makes him want to join the Klan.
(b) He asks if the next time, the Catholics can be the last to be served.
(c) He inquires about the quality of the food and if there is any left.
(d) He asks if all the Catholics enjoyed making everyone else on the train wait for lunch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the view Jake and Bill have from the train as they pass through Landes?

2. Who arrives at Jake's flat after he finishes showering?

3. How do Jake and Bill stay warm after they finish their evening meal?

4. Who does Jake share a taxi with after the press conference at Quai d'Orsay?

5. When Jake is about to leave the dance-club, what does he give the patronne for Georgette?

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