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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jake's reply when Cohn asks him if he is worried about his life passing him by?
(a) Jake says that he is through with worrying.
(b) Jake says that he is worried and depressed.
(c) Jake says that sometimes it bothers him.
(d) Jake says that he is always worried about it.

2. What did it mean when the Basque said "Arriba" to Bill and Jake?
(a) Lift it up
(b) Stop drinking
(c) Put the cork on
(d) Put it down

3. What is Cohn's reaction when Mike starts toward him from around the table to start a fight over Brett?
(a) Cohn mumbles something and leaves the hotel.
(b) Cohn waits proudly and firmly for Mike to assault him. He wants to show he will fight for Brett.
(c) Cohn hides behind Jake, asking him to stop Mike.
(d) Cohn backs up a few steps, then turns and runs.

4. Where do Brett and Jake decide to go after leaving the dance-club?
(a) To Brett's place
(b) Just driving around
(c) To a show
(d) To Jake's place

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the bull fight critic say about Pedro Romero's performance in the ring when Jake is having a drink with them?

2. What is the mood of Jake, Brett, and Cohn on the day before the fiesta?

3. Why doesn't Jake eat at Madame Lecomte's restaurant very often?

4. Why do all the passengers sit on top of the bus before it leaves for Baguete?

5. What advice do people offer Jake about his war injury that he resents so much?

(see the answer key)

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