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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 suggest Hadley invite on their Christmas vacation?

2. To whom does it seem Ernest is paying much attention at a gathering?

3. Hadley makes a deal with Ernest that she will give him a divorce if he still wants Pauline after sending her away for ______________.

4. Where do Dorothy and Ezra live most of the year?

5. Where do the Hemingways go for a nightcap?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What did Hadley do with her son before settling into a home in the United States?

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

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

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

6. Summarize Ernest's future with women.

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

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

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

10. What job did Ezra get Ernest and how did Ernest feel about the editor-in-chief?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the following:

1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?

2. Analyze and discuss The Paris Wife based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if The Paris Wife is a successful novel.

3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young adults? Why or why not? Would most adults consider The Paris Wife a successful novel? What about young teens?

Essay Topic 2

Florence was a feminist before it was fashionable and was obsessed with women's rights. It was no wonder that Hadley suffered from lack of self-esteem - her mother favored Fonnie, her sister who was a few years old than she, and paid little attention to Hadley. Hadley reeled from the death of another older sister, Dorthea, with whom she had her closest familial relationship. On her death bed, her mother inflicted a final measure of unworthiness upon Hadley. She told her that she contacted Dorthea in a séance. Dorthea evidently saw into the Hadley's future, and it was so horrid that she refused to tell Florence what she saw.

1. Explain how you think Florence being a feminist affected Hadley and Hadley's own views on life. Use examples from your own life and the book to support your answer.

2. Discuss why the death of a sister to whom Hadley was close affected her and how you think it did. Use examples from your own life and the book to support your answer.

3. In what ways do you think Hadley's low opinion of herself due to her mother affected Hadley's marriage with Ernest Hemingway? Use examples from your own life and the book to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Many readers of fiction place themselves in the position of one character, wondering if they would do the same thing as that character. Discuss the following:

1. Do you think one of the values of literature is to serve as a reflection of oneself? Why or why not?

2. Socrates said "Know thyself." How can reading a book such as The Paris Wife help a reader to know him/herself? Do you find yourself reflecting on your own character and abilities when reading The Paris Wife? Why or why not.

3. Choose one specific incident in The Paris Wife to discuss and compare one character's response to how you think you would respond.

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