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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jake do when he gets to his office after breakfast?
(a) He sits at his desk, wallowing in self-pity.
(b) He tries to concentrate on his typing, but can't hold a clear thought.
(c) He reads the French morning papers, smokes and sets to work on the typewriter.
(d) He has a cup of coffee and then decides to go home.

2. What is Brett's reaction when Jake kisses her in the taxi?
(a) She acts pleasantly surprised.
(b) She pushes closer to Jake, putting her arms around him.
(c) She asks him to kiss her again.
(d) She moves to the corner of the seat, far away from Jake and puts her head down.

3. 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 will hurt you if you try to get close.
(c) She's nice and her name is Lady Ashley. She is getting a divorce, so she can marry someone named Mike Campbell.
(d) He doesn't have anything to say about her. He doesn't want to discuss it.

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

5. What are the two pieces of mail that Jakes picks up from the concierge when he returns to his flat?
(a) A bank statement and a wedding invitation
(b) A postcard from an army buddy and a letter from his sister
(c) A college commencement invitation and a letter from Brett
(d) A letter from his brother in America and a bank statement

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Brett's response when the Count asks her to go to Biarritz, Cannes, or Monte Carlo?

2. A forceful woman, Frances, hopes to gain success working with Robert Cohn on the magazine. She urges him to go to Europe with her when the magazine shuts down. What else did she want from him?

3. After graduating from Princeton, Robert Cohn is bitter and self-conscious. What is one of the first things he does?

4. Why does Krum have a difficult time going out to the Dingo or the Select?

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

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