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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. After graduating from Princeton, Robert Cohn is bitter and self-conscious. What is one of the first things he does?
(a) He marries the first girl who is nice to him.
(b) He goes on an extended European trip.
(c) He joins the army.
(d) He falls into depression.
2. Why is Robert Cohn so anxious to go to South America with Jake?
(a) He is afraid his life is moving too fast and he is not really living it.
(b) He wants to buy a vacation home there for Frances.
(c) He wants to research the area before taking Frances there.
(d) He wants to inquire into investing in coffee beans.
3. Robert Cohn falls asleep in Jakes office and talks in his sleep. What does he say?
(a) He says that he doesn't want it to happen to him.
(b) He says that his life is passing him by. He's losing his way.
(c) He says that he can't do it. Nothing will make him do it.
(d) He says that he has to go to South America. He just has to.
4. Robert Cohen changes his lifestyle after reading "The Purple Land" by W. H. Hudson. What is the theme of this novel?
(a) The imaginary, amorous adventures of an Englishman in a romantic land
(b) The financial and personal success of an entrepreneur in Europe
(c) The religious rebirth of an American boxer
(d) How to become a magnet for wealth and success
5. What is Jake referring to when he says to Brett, "you like to add them up."?
(a) Brett adds up the number of shoes she owns, buying a new pair every week.
(b) Brett enjoys it when more and more men become infatuated with her.
(c) Brett adds up the number of brandies she drinks when she goes out.
(d) Brett likes to hang all her dresses in color coordinated order.
Short Answer Questions
1. What are the two ideas Robert Cohn gets from W. H. Hudson's novel, "The Purple Land"?
2. How does Jake introduce Georgette to his friends when they meet at the restaurant?
3. How did Robert Cohn spend his time while in Europe with Frances?
4. After five years of marriage, three children and spending close to fifty thousand dollars, what does Robert Cohn's rich wife do?
5. What does Robert Cohn do while Jake works for two hours in the office?
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