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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what war did Hemingway serve?

2. Where does Nick take his new bride?

3. Why does Nick feel alienated from three of the boys?

4. Which of the following does Nick NOT do in the uncivilized area?

5. What type of wound has Nick sustained?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In "The Three-Day Blow," Nick likens his behavior of breaking up with Marjorie to the storms that are called Three-Day Blows. What is meant by a Three-Day Blow? Why does Nick compare his actions to it? Is he being reasonable or just trying to justify his behavior?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the racial discrimination in the area surrounding Petoskey, Michigan. How is it displayed? What is the racial demographic of Petoskey? How does Nick perceive the discrimination against the Indians? Does he ever perpetuate it? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Hemingway gives Nick the ability to see beyond immediate pain and discomfort by putting him in situations that give him hope. Cite some examples where Nick's mood and spirits lift when his hopeful nature takes over.

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