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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. Why does Jake give Harvey some money?

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

3. As Frances continues her tirade against Cohn, what does she think is the real reason why he won't marry her?

4. Jake, Bill and their traveling companions in the train compartment talk about fishing trips. What comment does the American wife make about men?

5. Bill Gorton says that Vienna "is a strange city". What city does he compare it to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Brett flirt with so many men and keep an accounting of how many men become infatuated with her?

2. When Bill Gorton arrives in Paris to see Jake; he says that his trip to Vienna did not go so well. What was the problem with the trip?

3. Describe the condition of Jake's friend, Harvey Stone.

4. 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?

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

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

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

8. 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?

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

10. Explain why Robert Cohn marries the first girl who is nice to him after he graduates from 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) Analyze the character of Robert Cohn.

2) How is he depicted by the narrator?

3) How do his own words and actions reveal his character?

4) What do Mike, Brett, Harvey Stone and Bill feel about Robert Cohn?

Essay Topic 3

1) When the reader meets Harvey Stone, he has not eaten for five days. Describe his appearance.

2) Describe his state of mind.

3) Does Jake help him in any way; if so, how?

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