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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Evan Shipman at the Lilas.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Evan Shipman meet Hemingway in Paris?
(a) Hemingway's house.
(b) A museum.
(c) A cafe.
(d) Ezra Pound's studio.

2. What is the name of the waiter who serves Hemingway and Shipman?
(a) Lucas.
(b) Pierre.
(c) Jean.
(d) Tristan.

3. What does Hemingway say the great treasure of living in Paris is?
(a) Being immersed in culture.
(b) Having time to read.
(c) Never being lonely.
(d) Having a high population.

4. What does Hemingway scold Shipman for when they first meet in Paris?
(a) Being too thin.
(b) Not wearing warm clothes.
(c) Cheating on his wife.
(d) Ordering whiskey so early in the day.

5. What does Hemingway say would make the story about the interruption more interesting?
(a) If he had done what he wanted.
(b) If the man had become a well-known critic.
(c) If he had told the entire truth.
(d) If Hemingway had really blown up.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the current occupation of the man who interrupts Hemingway at the cafe?

2. Where do most of Hemingway's stories take place?

3. How does Hemingway feel when his writing gets interrupted?

4. Where do most book vendors find their books to sell?

5. What does Hemingway say all critics start every sentence with?

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