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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What effect does the imitation absinthe drink called pernod have on those who drink it?
(a) It has no effect on the mood.
(b) It puts the person into a major depression.
(c) It lifts their spirits, but then drops the mood just as quickly.
(d) It sustains an uplifted mood all night.

2. After five years of marriage, three children and spending close to fifty thousand dollars, what does Robert Cohn's rich wife do?
(a) She leaves him for a painter of miniatures.
(b) She announces that she is pregnant again.
(c) She gives him a surprise anniversary party.
(d) She tells him she would like to get a job.

3. After graduating from Princeton, Robert Cohn is bitter and self-conscious. What is one of the first things he does?
(a) He joins the army.
(b) He falls into depression.
(c) He goes on an extended European trip.
(d) He marries the first girl who is nice to him.

4. What does Robert Cohn do while Jake works for two hours in the office?
(a) He reads papers and falls asleep.
(b) He helps Jake sort out carbons.
(c) He stuffs manila envelopes for Jake.
(d) He looks out the window at the Paris streets.

5. What does Robert Cohn think about Paris after returning from America?
(a) He considers Paris his home.
(b) He is sick of Paris.
(c) He loves Paris and never wants to leave.
(d) Paris is one of his favorite cities.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Cohn want Jake talking about meeting the American girl in Strasbourg?

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

3. What is Jake referring to when he says to Brett, "you like to add them up."?

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

5. Georgette asks Jake what is wrong with him, since he doesn't want her to touch him. What does he reply?

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