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

2. What advice do people offer Jake about his war injury that he resents so much?
(a) They tell him he is lucky; it could have been worse.
(b) They tell him not to think about it.
(c) They tell him it is not important and he shouldn't worry about it.
(d) They say it is better than getting killed.

3. What does Jake tell Cohn about Brett when he inquires about her?
(a) He doesn't have anything to say about her. He doesn't want to discuss it.
(b) She will hurt you if you try to get close.
(c) She is not worth the time of day. Stay away from her.
(d) She's nice and her name is Lady Ashley. She is getting a divorce, so she can marry someone named Mike Campbell.

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

5. What does Jake ask himself as he leaves Frances and Cohn in the café?
(a) He wonders why Cohn allows Frances to talk to him in such an insulting manner and why he doesn't do something to stop her.
(b) He wonders why Frances ever stayed with Cohn as long as she did.
(c) He wonders if Frances would like to go out with him now that Cohen was out of the picture.
(d) He wonders how Cohn could be such an uncaring human being.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two pieces of mail that Jakes picks up from the concierge when he returns to his flat?

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

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

4. Jake runs into some of his friends while eating at the restaurant with Georgette. Where does Braddocks ask Jake and Georgette to go?

5. As Jake watches Brett walk up the street from his flat and get into the Count's limousine, what is he thinking?

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