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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. Jake is awakened at 4:30 in the morning by a loud voice downstairs arguing with the concierge. Who comes looking for him at his flat?

2. What effect does the imitation absinthe drink called pernod have on those who drink it?

3. Who asks Jake to lunch after he gets back to the office?

4. What does Jake read after putting on his pajamas and getting into bed?

5. While eating lunch at Wetzels's, Jake asks Cohn how his writing is progressing. What is Cohn's reply?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

3. Brett comes to Jake's room late at night with Count Mippipopolous. They ask him to go to Zelli's. Jake refuses the invitation. As they drive away, what does Jake think about the night?

4. Jake feels sorry for Cohn because he is bored with his life, but why can't Jake help him?

5. What does Cohn say he in his letter to Jake from Hendaye?

6. Robert Cohn gets his novel published in America. How does his personality change when he returns to Paris?

7. Summarize how Jake amuses himself while Brett is in San Sebastian and Cohn is out of town?

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

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

10. Summarize the lengthy description Jake gives of Robert Cohen in this chapter.

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) 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 3

1) Compare and contrast Brett Ashley and Cohn's fiancée, Frances.

2) Which of the two women is more like the women of today?

3) Defend the answer with examples from the novel and instances of modern day women.

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