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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 news does Frances Clyne reveal to Jake when she asks him to go with her to the Dome?
(a) She tells Jake that she doesn't want Jake in the wedding.
(b) She informs Jake that Cohn wants Jake to be his best man for their wedding.
(c) She wants Jake to arrange a surprise bachelor party for Cohn.
(d) She tells Jake that Cohn does not want to marry her anymore and that he hasn't lived enough.

2. Why does Robert Cohn go to America after three years in Europe?
(a) He teaches a literary class at Princeton.
(b) His novel is accepted at a publishing company in America.
(c) He goes to visit his mother.
(d) He wants to see his children.

3. Who does Brett leave the dance-club with?
(a) Cohn
(b) Jake
(c) Braddocks
(d) Georgette

4. Why is Frances saying terrible, sarcastic comments to Cohn in front of Jake at the café?
(a) Frances is angry that Cohn made most of the wedding plans without her.
(b) Frances feels Cohn is too possessive of her.
(c) Frances resents the fact that Cohn gave her 200 pounds to go back to England and stay with friends.
(d) Frances is annoyed that Cohn will not let her go to England to visit friends.

5. Robert Cohen changes his lifestyle after reading "The Purple Land" by W. H. Hudson. What is the theme of this novel?
(a) The financial and personal success of an entrepreneur in Europe
(b) The imaginary, amorous adventures of an Englishman in a romantic land
(c) How to become a magnet for wealth and success
(d) The religious rebirth of an American boxer

Short Answer Questions

1. As Jake lies in bed, what does he start thinking about that keeps him from sleeping?

2. What does Cohn tell Jake after Jake apologizes for telling him to go to hell?

3. What did Frances say that Robert did to his secretary at Frances' request?

4. While eating lunch at Wetzels's, Jake asks Cohn how his writing is progressing. What is Cohn's reply?

5. What is Jake's reply when Cohn asks him if he is worried about his life passing him by?

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