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Love and Ruin Quiz

Paula McLain

This Study Guide consists of approximately 43 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Love and Ruin.

Love and Ruin by Paula McLain

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+Chapters Summary and Analysis

Prologue - Chapter 9

Chapters 10 - 21

Chapters 22 - 45

Chapters 46 - 58

Chapters 59 - Epilogue

Symbols and Symbolism

Themes and Motifs

Styles

Quotes

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Love and Ruin Quiz

Paula McLain

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why do Martha and Ernest stay in encampments near soldiers? (from Chapters 10 - 21)

To be protected by the soldiers.

Collier’s arranged it.

To observe the behavior of the soldiers.

To be close the action.

2.

Why is Ernest pleased to see Martha writing again? (from Chapters 46 - 58)

Ernest wants Martha to make some money writing.

Because Ernest is also doing well with his writing.

Ernest knows writing makes Martha happy.

Ernest wants to encourage Martha.

3.

Why does Ernest struggle with his writing? (from Chapters 59 - Epilogue)

Ernest is worried about his marriage to Martha failing.

Ernest is fearful he will not be able to recreate the success of For Whom the Bell Tolls.

Ernest is worried about Bumby being at war.

Ernest is jealous of the attention Martha’s writing is getting.

4.

Why does Ernest tell Martha that Gertrude Stein “cut me to shreds” (127)? (from Chapters 10 - 21)

Ernest thinks Martha needs a good editor.

Ernest wants Martha to learn from him.

To tell Martha it is good to get criticism on one’s work.

Ernest and Gertrude had a bad breakup.

5.

Why does Ernest write Martha a letter after Martha suggests they postpone getting married? (from Chapters 46 - 58)

Ernest wants to explain how much he loves Martha.

Ernest wants Martha to know that he does not need to marry her.

Ernest wants to make Martha feel guilty.

Ernest wants Martha to move out.

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