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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. About what does Ernest worry while on vacation?

2. How long did Hadlley's marriage last?

3. What do Ernest and Pauline do when they meet by chance?

4. What is Ernest doing more frequently?

5. Of what is Zelda jealous?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Hadley's birthing of their son.

2. What does Ernest write Hadley from Madrid, and why does Ernest hate to be alone?

3. What deal did Hadley offer Ernest?

4. Summarize Ernest's future with women.

5. Who is Cayetano Ordonez and what does he do that involves Hadley after a bull fight?

6. How does Ernest meet F. Scott Fitzgerald and what does Ernest think of Zelda?

7. How did Pauline and Ernest begin an affair and how did Ernest feel about her and Hadley?

8. About what is Hadley hurt and angry that Pauline tells her?

9. Describe the confrontation between Ernest and Hadley about Pauline.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast the characters of Hadley and Pauline. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.

2. Compare/contrast the characters of Ernest and Ezra. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?

3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in The Paris Wife help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.

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

Many novels, and perhaps a majority, of novels ends on a happy note. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think many (most?) people want what they perceive as a happy or good ending to a novel? Explain your opinion. Do you? Why or why not?

2. What are three reasons to read fiction? Discuss each one in light of The Paris Wife and whether or not it fulfills all three, two or one of the reasons you mention. Give examples as to why The Paris Wife is or is not successful in fulfilling the reasons you discuss.

3. Do you think reading solely for entertainment is as good a reason to read as any other? Why or why not? Can any work of fiction or non-fiction, no matter how poorly written, enlighten, teach, stimulate thought? Why or why not?

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