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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Bill tell Jake the secret to success is?
(a) Never be daunted
(b) Invest wisely
(c) Write the great American novel
(d) Try to stop injustice

3. What is the mood of Jake, Brett, and Cohn on the day before the fiesta?
(a) They feel guilty for the argument the night before.
(b) They feel good, healthy and friendly.
(c) They are ill from too much wine the night before.
(d) They are uncomfortable and edgy.

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

5. Bill lectures Jake about being an expatriate. What does he say has ruined Jake?
(a) Not enough exercise
(b) Not enough reading
(c) Too little caffeine
(d) Fake European standards

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Bill is so annoyed about eating lunch at quarter past four that he stops a priest who is coming back from lunch. What comment does he make to the priest?

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

4. What does Jake do to pass the time while Brett and Robert Cohn are out of town?

5. Robert Cohn falls asleep in Jakes office and talks in his sleep. What does he say?

(see the answer key)

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