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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Robert Cohen changes his lifestyle after reading "The Purple Land" by W. H. Hudson. What is the theme of this novel?
(a) The religious rebirth of an American boxer
(b) How to become a magnet for wealth and success
(c) The financial and personal success of an entrepreneur in Europe
(d) The imaginary, amorous adventures of an Englishman in a romantic land

2. What is Jake's reply when Cohn asks him if he is worried about his life passing him by?
(a) Jake says that sometimes it bothers him.
(b) Jake says that he is through with worrying.
(c) Jake says that he is always worried about it.
(d) Jake says that he is worried and depressed.

3. Robert Cohn falls asleep in Jakes office and talks in his sleep. What does he say?
(a) He says that he has to go to South America. He just has to.
(b) He says that his life is passing him by. He's losing his way.
(c) He says that he doesn't want it to happen to him.
(d) He says that he can't do it. Nothing will make him do it.

4. What is the cost for room and board at Jake's hotel in Burguete?
(a) Five pesetas, which Jake feels is reasonable
(b) Seven pesetas, but the wine is included
(c) Three pesetas, which is cheap
(d) Twelve pesetas, which Jake feels is too much

5. Why does Krum have a difficult time going out to the Dingo or the Select?
(a) He is too tired by the end of the work day.
(b) It's hard getting out with a wife and children.
(c) He has to work nights.
(d) His budget won't allow him to go out much.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Brett say she is going to marry Michael?

2. How did Robert Cohn spend his time while in Europe with Frances?

3. Why doesn't Jake eat at Madame Lecomte's restaurant very often?

4. What do Jake, Bill and Cohn decide to do after Jake receives the telegram from Brett says she and Mike stopped in San Sebastian for the night?

5. What did Frances say that Robert did to his secretary at Frances' request?

(see the answer key)

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