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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. Of what is Zelda jealous?

2. Where does Hadley suspect Ernest is meeting Pauline?

3. What does Pauline encourage Hadley to do?

4. What is Ernest doing more frequently?

5. What does Ernest suggest that he and Hadley should do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize Ernest's future with women.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What did Ernest tell Hadley when he called about writing his memoir?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

Ernest's career and Hadley's loneliness are again at odds. Hadley's lack of self-worth makes her dependent on Ernest for her happiness. She realizes deep down that he must write, but she passively discourages him from doing so by her behavior. But ,perhaps, Ernest is using his writing as an excuse to be away from her.

1. Discuss ways in which Hadley's lack of self-worth might make her feel lonely when Ernest was not around. Use examples from your own life and the book to support your answer.

2. Discuss the ways in which it was shown Hadley passively discouraged Ernest from writing. Use examples from your own life and the book to support your answer.

3. Discuss how Ernest using his writing as an excuse to be away from Hadley might have affected his writing. Use examples from your own life and the book to support your answer.

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