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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. After his miserable night crying over Brett, Jake walks down the Boulevard to the rue Soufflot for breakfast. What is his frame of mind?
(a) He feels it is a fine and pleasant morning.
(b) He walks down the street in a fog, not noticing the events around him.
(c) He is still distraught over Brett and skips breakfast.
(d) He wishes he had stayed in bed.

2. Who does Jake say are the only people who live their lives to the fullest?
(a) African safari hunters
(b) Horse racers
(c) Bullfighters
(d) Artists

3. While eating lunch at Wetzels's, Jake asks Cohn how his writing is progressing. What is Cohn's reply?
(a) He says that all is going well and he is half way through his second book.
(b) He says that he has decided not to write anymore.
(c) He says that he can't seem to get started on his second book and he is worried.
(d) He says that his writing is speeding along and he is on the final chapter.

4. How does Brett say she is feeling after she and Jake get into the taxi?
(a) In love
(b) Excited
(c) Anxious
(d) Miserable

5. Where does Jake think Robert Cohn gets his dislike of Paris?
(a) From negative experiences he has had
(b) From cultural discussions with Braddocks
(c) From Fances's bad attitude toward Paris
(d) From the opinionated writings of Mencken

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jake do to pass the time while he waits for Brett to meet him at the Hotel Crillon?

2. What is Jake referring to when he says to Brett, "you like to add them up."?

3. How does Jake justify the insulting things he says?

4. Why is Frances saying terrible, sarcastic comments to Cohn in front of Jake at the café?

5. Why does Frances tell Robert not to have scenes with his young ladies?

(see the answer key)

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