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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. 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) His novel is accepted at a publishing company in America.
(d) He goes to visit his mother.

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

3. How did Robert Cohn spend his time while in Europe with Frances?
(a) He writes a novel, reads books, plays bridge, plays tennis and boxes.
(b) He takes up painting and sculpture.
(c) He starts a new arts magazine, and wines and dines Frances.
(d) He goes back to school and studies law.

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

5. How does Brett say she is feeling after she and Jake get into the taxi?
(a) Excited
(b) Miserable
(c) In love
(d) Anxious

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Cohn, what is the reason Frances would not go to South America with him?

2. What does Jake read after putting on his pajamas and getting into bed?

3. What does Cohn tell Jake after Jake apologizes for telling him to go to hell?

4. While eating lunch at Wetzels's, Jake asks Cohn how his writing is progressing. What is Cohn's reply?

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

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