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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Jake lies in bed, what does he start thinking about that keeps him from sleeping?
(a) He thinks about going on a trip to the bull-fights.
(b) He thinks about Robert Cohn and South America.
(c) He thinks about all the work he has to do the next day and if he will meet his deadlines.
(d) He thinks about the war injury he received in Italy and about what might have happened to the other men who were with him in the hospital.

2. Georgette asks Jake what is wrong with him, since he doesn't want her to touch him. What does he reply?
(a) He was hurt in the war.
(b) He is afraid of catching something from her.
(c) He had too much to drink.
(d) He has a girlfriend.

3. What is Brett's reaction when Jake kisses her in the taxi?
(a) She acts pleasantly surprised.
(b) She asks him to kiss her again.
(c) She pushes closer to Jake, putting her arms around him.
(d) She moves to the corner of the seat, far away from Jake and puts her head down.

4. Why does Jake ask Georgette, the prostitute, to have dinner with him?
(a) He hopes it will lead to a more intimate time later in the evening.
(b) He feels sorry for her and hopes to talk her into a different lifestyle.
(c) He thinks she looks down and out and could use a good meal.
(d) He thinks it would be nice to eat with someone.

5. Robert Cohn offers to pay Jake's expenses if he will go to what __place with him?
(a) South America
(b) Amsterdam
(c) Spain
(d) Africa

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Jake tell Cohn that he met Brett?

2. Jake and Cohn get into an argument during lunch. What is the argument about?

3. What does Jake do when Georgette touches him while they are driving in the horse-cab?

4. What does Jake do when he gets to his office after breakfast?

5. Robert Cohn falls asleep in Jakes office and talks in his sleep. What does he say?

(see the answer key)

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