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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 37 through 40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Edward O'Brien?
(a) An editor.
(b) A writer.
(c) A pilot.
(d) A private investigator.

2. What does the narrator say about Ernest's career at this point?
(a) It seems to be on the skids.
(b) The publishing of his book is a hugh turning point for Ernest.
(c) Nothing.
(d) It is erratic but there is no reason to lose hope.

3. What illness strikes Bumby?
(a) Malaria.
(b) Typhus.
(c) Chicken pox.
(d) Whooping cough.

4. What does Stein recommend to Ernest regarding his writing?
(a) Use less obscure vocabulary.
(b) Use more detailed scenes.
(c) Use simple, clear language like that in his poems.
(d) Use more complex writing.

5. Where is Hadley Richardson?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Denver.
(c) Louisville.
(d) Cleveland.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Ernest, Hadley and Bumby go on vacation?

2. How was the visit to Gertrude Stein unusual?

3. What was Ernest's occupation during the war in Italy?

4. What does Hadley impulsively do when she writes her first letter to Ernest?

5. Who came over to the table one night at a restaurant?

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