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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. What does Jake do when Georgette touches him while they are driving in the horse-cab?
(a) He moves closer to her.
(b) He closes his eyes and enjoys her touch.
(c) He pushes her hand away.
(d) He bends over and kisses her.

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

3. 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 walks down the street in a fog, not noticing the events around him.
(b) He is still distraught over Brett and skips breakfast.
(c) He feels it is a fine and pleasant morning.
(d) He wishes he had stayed in bed.

4. Jake and Cohn get into an argument during lunch. What is the argument about?
(a) Cohn is angry that Jake insults Brett by saying she married someone she didn't love, twice. Jake also tells him to go to hell.
(b) Jake is sick and tired of hearing about South America, telling Cohn to drop the subject.
(c) Jake is furious when Cohn makes a joke about his war injury.
(d) Cohn is insulted when Jake tells him to leave Frances because she is no good for him.

5. According to Cohn, what is the reason Frances would not go to South America with him?
(a) She is afraid to travel.
(b) She doesn't like foreign countries.
(c) She wouldn't like South America. She likes to be around a lot of people.
(d) She thinks South America is the wilderness.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Brett doesn't show up at the Hotel Crillon, Jake takes a cab to the Select. Who asks him to sit down when he arrives?

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

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

4. Who does Jake say are the only people who live their lives to the fullest?

5. What advice does Jake give to Robert Cohn when they go to the café below Jakes office?

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