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

2. How does Mike compare Cohn to a steer?
(a) He says that Robert is always trying to keep the peace like a steer.
(b) He says that like a steer, Robert lives a quiet life, never has to say anything, and hangs around Brett where he is not wanted.
(c) He says that Robert is aggressive just like a steer, chasing after Brett.
(d) He says that Robert can be sacrificed like a steer.

3. 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?
(a) Robert Cohn
(b) Brett Ashley
(c) Braddocks
(d) Harvey Stone

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

5. What is the name of the hotel that Jake, Bill and Cohen stay at in Pamplona?
(a) Hotel Basque
(b) Hotel Torino
(c) Hotel Montoya
(d) Hotel Bayonne

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mike feel about missing the fight and staying with Brett for the evening?

2. Who does Jake share a taxi with after the press conference at Quai d'Orsay?

3. What is the view Jake and Bill have from the train as they pass through Landes?

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

5. There are seven cars on the train full of Catholic Americans from Dayton, Ohio. Where are they headed?

(see the answer key)

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