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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Hadley travel in January to see Ernest?

2. Where do the Hemingways go that reminds Ernest of his war wounds?

3. Who fascinates Hadley?

4. What does Ernest try to do when Hadley tells him of the incident on the train?

5. What is Ernest's father's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What did Hadley learn about Ernest when she met him the next morning in the kitchen?

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

4. Where is there news about increased conflicts and how does that affect Ernest?

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

6. Why is Hadley in mourning and why does she think the party will help?

7. What sort of emotional issues is Ernest having?

8. How does Ernest start to break into the Paris literary scene?

9. Why did Hadley not want to go to the suffragette meeting with Fonnie?

10. Describe the Hemingway's outing with the Pounds.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following to discuss:

1. Choose two significant symbols and trace and analyze their appearance in The Paris Wife. Are these universal symbols? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other symbols that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think McLain chooses the symbols he does?

2. Choose two important metaphors and trace and analyze their appearance in the novel. Are these universal metaphors? Would they be understood in any culture? Are there other metaphors that would portray the same idea? What are they? Why do you think McLain chooses the metaphors she does?

3. Discuss McLain's use (or lack ) of literary device (such as foreshadowing, clifthangers, deux ex machina, etc...), and how they add or detract from the story. Does McLain use too many or too little literary techniques? State which of the five major elements of fiction the literary device is related to (style, character, plot, setting, theme).

Essay Topic 2

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in The Paris Wife.

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of The Paris Wife. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of The Paris Wife. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

Essay Topic 3

1. What is foreshadowing? How many incidences of foreshadowing are in The Paris Wife? How does foreshadowing contribute to a book's suspense?

2. Discuss an example of foreshadowing in The Paris Wife, including why you believe it is foreshadowing. Include examples from the book and your own life to illustrate your answer.

3. How do you think most people react to uncertainty in their lives? Use examples from The Paris Wife and your own life to support your opinion.

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