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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Nick and his bride leave after the wedding?

2. Which of the following do Nick and Bill NOT do at Bill's cabin?

3. What type of wound has Nick sustained?

4. What is Nick doing with his friends in this story?

5. Who is on a camping trip with Nick and his girlfriend?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hemingway is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Create a character study of Nick. What are his physical characteristics? What are his motivations? What are his fears? What are his dreams? What else can you say about Nick?

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