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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jake referring to when he says to Brett, "you like to add them up."?
(a) Brett likes to hang all her dresses in color coordinated order.
(b) Brett enjoys it when more and more men become infatuated with her.
(c) Brett adds up the number of shoes she owns, buying a new pair every week.
(d) Brett adds up the number of brandies she drinks when she goes out.

2. 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 has no effect on the mood.
(c) It lifts their spirits, but then drops the mood just as quickly.
(d) It puts the person into a major depression.

3. 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?
(a) Georgette
(b) Brett
(c) Braddocks
(d) Cohn

4. 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?
(a) Children
(b) A partnership in a new magazine
(c) Marriage
(d) Money

5. Where does Jake think Robert Cohn gets his dislike of Paris?
(a) From negative experiences he has had
(b) From the opinionated writings of Mencken
(c) From Fances's bad attitude toward Paris
(d) From cultural discussions with Braddocks

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Brett's friend, Zizi, introduce her to when she and Jake go into the Café Select?

2. How does Jake justify the insulting things he says?

3. Who does Jake say are the only people who live their lives to the fullest?

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

5. What news does Frances Clyne reveal to Jake when she asks him to go with her to the Dome?

(see the answer key)

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