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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 advice does Jake give to Robert Cohn when they go to the café below Jakes office?
(a) Traveling is a great way to get away from your problems.
(b) Live your life now because you will be dead in thirty years.
(c) You can't get away from yourself by traveling from place to place.
(d) Don't waste your life staying in one place.

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 research the area before taking Frances there.
(c) He wants to inquire into investing in coffee beans.
(d) He wants to buy a vacation home there for Frances.

3. What does Jake do when Georgette touches him while they are driving in the horse-cab?
(a) He moves closer to her.
(b) He pushes her hand away.
(c) He bends over and kisses her.
(d) He closes his eyes and enjoys her touch.

4. What does Jake tell Cohn about Brett when he inquires about her?
(a) She will hurt you if you try to get close.
(b) He doesn't have anything to say about her. He doesn't want to discuss it.
(c) She is not worth the time of day. Stay away from her.
(d) She's nice and her name is Lady Ashley. She is getting a divorce, so she can marry someone named Mike Campbell.

5. How does Jake introduce Georgette to his friends when they meet at the restaurant?
(a) As his cousin
(b) As his sister
(c) As a poule he picked up on the street
(d) As his fiancée

Short Answer Questions

1. Jake is awakened at 4:30 in the morning by a loud voice downstairs arguing with the concierge. Who comes looking for him at his flat?

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

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

4. What effect does the imitation absinthe drink called pernod have on those who drink it?

5. Where do Brett and Jake decide to go after leaving the dance-club?

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