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

2. What is Harvey's opinion of Robert Cohn?
(a) He is a witty, humorous man.
(b) He is a wonderful novelist.
(c) He is a moron.
(d) He is a trustworthy friend.

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

4. When Robert Cohn returns to Paris from America, he is a changed man. In what way does he change?
(a) He is not so simple or so nice, and not as pleasant to have around.
(b) He withdraws into himself, rarely going out.
(c) He wants to elope with Frances immediately.
(d) He knows he is deeply in love with Frances.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Cohn want Jake talking about meeting the American girl in Strasbourg?

2. What is Brett's reaction when Jake kisses her in the taxi?

3. Jake tells Brett that he loves her so much and makes a suggestion to her. What is the suggestion?

4. Who does Jake share a taxi with after the press conference at Quai d'Orsay?

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

(see the answer key)

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