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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ernest try to do when Hadley tells him of the incident on the train?
(a) Tries not to blame Hadley.
(b) Tries to comfort Hadley.
(c) Pretends that it's not important.
(d) Tries to remain calm.

2. What does Ernest sometimes do uncontrollably?
(a) Sobs.
(b) Writes for hours.
(c) Rants.
(d) Throws things.

3. What did Hadley leave in Paris that infuriated Ernest?
(a) Her bank book.
(b) A letter to a publisher that Ernest needed.
(c) Her diaphragm.
(d) Her checkbook.

4. What sort of accusations are circulated about a small newspaper where Ernest works?
(a) The paper lacked good journalism.
(b) The paper was involved in unethical activities.
(c) The paper was anti-American.
(d) The paper was run by a Communist.

5. How does Hadley feel about Ernest's new book?
(a) Pleased.
(b) Indifference.
(c) Appalled.
(d) Hates it.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what do the Hemingways decide to splurge?

2. How was the visit to Gertrude Stein unusual?

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

4. Why does Ernest rent an office?

5. What is a first for Ernest on this assignment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ernest tell Hadley about Agnes and how does Hadley feel about what he says?

2. When does Hadley visit Ernest and why is she upset by what he tells her? What is her response?

3. What did the couple do in Switzerland?

4. What happened to Ernest when he was in Italy that he recalls on this trip?

5. What does Sherwood Anderson recommend Ernest do, and how does he help Ernest?

6. What does Ernest recall about an incident with Kate?

7. What does Kate finally share with Hadley?

8. In what condition does Ernest return to Paris and does the couple settle their differences?

9. What sort of emotional issues is Ernest having?

10. How does Ernest's writing change after his visit to Stein?

(see the answer keys)

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