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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. Whom does Ernest see more of back in Paris?

2. Whom does Hadley marry?

3. About what does Ernest worry while on vacation?

4. How does Ernest behave on their vacation?

5. What does Hadley do with Ernest's last letter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Hadley set sail for the United States with Bumby?

2. What surprises Hadley about Ernest's new book and what is his explanation about it?

3. How does Hadley feel about Pauline visiting them in Austria?

4. Why is Zelda jealous and what does she think of Ernest?

5. Who begins to visit the Hemingways frequently and what does Ernest think of her?

6. What evidence of success did Ernest have?

7. What does Pauline suggest about The Torrents of Spring and how does Hadley feel about the suggestion?

8. What happens that makes Hadley realize she had to do something about her life?

9. Where do Ernest, Hadley, and Bumby go and how was the trip?

10. How does it appear that Hadley and Pauline are friends? How does Hadley really feel about Pauline?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are a number of interesting questions raised by The Paris Wife. The questions are ones that McLain most likely wants readers to consider and think through carefully. Discuss the following:

1. What does the term "author agenda" mean?

2. Name one idea/concept you think may have been a part of the McLain' agenda. Analyze that idea throughout the book and discuss McLain' probable agenda concerning that idea.

2. Do you think writers who have an agenda for writing should point it out in a preface?

3. How often do you think fiction is written with a clear agenda in mind by the author?

4. Research the life of McLain and see if/where his life may have influenced his writing.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1. Who is/are the protagonists of the story and why?

2. Who is/are the antagonists of the story and why?

3. Which 3 secondary characters have the greatest impact on the plot?

4. Are any of the characters dispensable and which ones? Why or why not?

5. Do you think this is a character-driven plot or an action-driven plot? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

As a young girl, Hadley accidentally fell out of an upstairs window and was flat on her back for months recovering. During that time, she came to love reading. Her's father's alcoholism worsened as did his depression which led to his suicide. He shot himself in the head in his study. The house was in chaos and Hadley grieved the loss wishing she had known him better. Hadley became depressed making her family fear that she may be at risk for suicide herself.

1. How do you think being laid up for so long as a young girl affected Hadley's life and her personality? Use examples from your own life and the book to support your answer.

2. How do you think having an alcoholic in a family affect the children of the family? How does it change family dynamics? Use examples from your own life and the book to support your answer.

3. Do you think it would be normal for a person to become depressed in Hadley's situation? Discuss in depth why or why not. Use examples from your own life and the book to support your answer.

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