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

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

3. 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 always worried about it.
(b) Jake says that sometimes it bothers him.
(c) Jake says that he is worried and depressed.
(d) Jake says that he is through with worrying.

4. Why does Robert Cohn go to America after three years in Europe?
(a) He teaches a literary class at Princeton.
(b) He wants to see his children.
(c) He goes to visit his mother.
(d) His novel is accepted at a publishing company in America.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Robert Cohn spend his time while in Europe with Frances?

2. What happens to Robert Cohn when his instructor, Spider Kelly overmatches him?

3. What is the financial status of Robert Cohn's parents who reside in New York?

4. When Jake is about to leave the dance-club, what does he give the patronne for Georgette?

5. Who does Brett leave the dance-club with?

(see the answer key)

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