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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two pieces of mail that Jakes picks up from the concierge when he returns to his flat?

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

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

4. What does Jake do when Georgette touches him while they are driving in the horse-cab?

5. Where does Jake tell Cohn that he met Brett?

Short Essay Questions

1. Cohn divorces after five years of marriage and another woman takes control of his life. Who is this woman and what does she expect to get from Cohn?

2. Bill and Jake meet Mike Campbell and Brett at the café, Select. What is Mike's condition?

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

4. Why does Cohn send his fiancée, Frances back to England to visit friends?

5. What words of wisdom does Jake give to Robert Cohn about traveling and trying to escape from himself?

6. Describe the conversation Jake has with Cohn about Brett when they go out for lunch.

7. Jake has lunch with Cohn and once again, Cohn asks Jake about South America. Jake tells Cohn to go with his fiancée, Frances. What is Cohn's reply?

8. Count Mippipopolous enjoys everything life has to offer. What explanation does he five for this?

9. Why does Cohn resort to kicking Jake under the table when Jake suggests they meet a girl he knows in Strasbourg?

10. Why did Robert Cohn take up boxing while attending Princeton?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Describe what takes place during the fiesta of San Fermin.

2) How long does it last? What is involved in the festival? What preparations are made for the festival?

3) Who takes part in the celebrations?

4) What does the last day of the celebration consist of?

Essay Topic 2

1) Explain whether or not you think Jake Barnes changes during the course of the novel.

2) Keep in mind his self-knowledge, his thoughts about other characters, his values, and his ability to accept and cope with his situation.

Essay Topic 3

1) Summarize how Hemingway uses local color to describe the Basque country while Jake and Bill are traveling.

2) Cite some examples of the countryside, dress, people, and customs.

3) Are Jake and Bill welcomed by the Basques? Explain.

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