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

Short Answer Questions

1. John tells Nick that girls of which nationality make good wives?

2. Who is the girl that Nick is interested in?

3. What does Nick admire in the uncivilized area?

4. When does Nick say that he did get married?

5. What is Nick's demeanor toward Marjorie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hemingway writes about women giving birth or wanting a child in several of the stories. What is the significance of the birth theme to these stories and in literature in general?

Essay Topic 2

Hemingway writes most of these stories on the theme of the fear of death. Choose three characters from any of the stories and give their views on death. Are they afraid? Do they live in denial? How do they approach it?

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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