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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. Who do Jake and Bill share their train compartment with?

2. What happens to Robert Cohn when his instructor, Spider Kelly overmatches him?

3. Who arrives at Jake's flat after he finishes showering?

4. The Count boasts that he has been around. Where has he been?

5. How does Jake introduce Georgette to his friends when they meet at the restaurant?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jake justify saying nasty things about Brett to Robert Cohn?

2. 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?

3. How does Mike Campbell show his love for Brett?

4. Jake continues to feel miserable because he cannot be with Brett. He suggests that they live together. What is Brett's reply?

5. While dancing with Brett, Jake feels he is in a nightmare that he has had before and has to go through again. Why does he think this?

6. Mike asks Jake if he and Brett can go to Spain with him. Jake agrees and Brett asks if it will be too hard on Cohn. Why doesn't Jake understand this question and what is his reaction when he finds out?

7. As Jake lies in bed trying to sleep, what does he continue to think about?

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

9. Describe Jake's frame of mind the morning after he is so distraught over Brett's leaving with Count Mippipopolous.

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Evaluate the relationship between Mike Campbell and Brett Ashley.

2) Are they a good match?

3) How do they treat one another?

4) Is it an equal, strong partnership?

5) Do they accept one another for who they are?

Justify all answers.

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) 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?

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