View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 through 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What aspect does Ezra excoriate while the Hemingways are there?
(a) The insincerity.
(b) Lack of appreciation for his poetry.
(c) Prejudice against Americans.
(d) Prejudice against Jews.

2. What is Ernest's father's occupation?
(a) Professor.
(b) Sea captain.
(c) Obstetrician.
(d) Lawyer.

3. Of what is Ernest more frightened than getting married?
(a) Illness.
(b) Being alone.
(c) Not becoming a successful writer.
(d) Being humiliated.

4. Where does Ernest say he might move?
(a) Rome.
(b) Berlin.
(c) Paris.
(d) New York.

5. What does Hadley not mention to Fonnie when she returns to St. Louis?
(a) Her depression.
(b) Ernest.
(c) Her possible pregnancy.
(d) Her desire to move to New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ernest rent an office?

2. What sort of accusations are circulated about a small newspaper where Ernest works?

3. How does Hadley feel around Ernest?

4. With what does Grace bore the family gathering to meet Hadley?

5. For whom is Hemingway writing copy?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 241 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample