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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Matter of Measurements.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Fitzgerald start to look like while he was talking to Hemingway for the first time?
(a) An old man.
(b) A skeleton.
(c) An angelic being.
(d) A young boy.

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

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

4. What does Fitzgerald say when he first meets Hemingway?
(a) He tries to set Hemingway up with a girl.
(b) He compliments Hemingway's work.
(c) He asks about Paris culture.
(d) He asks Hemingway's opinion on his own writing.

5. What must Hemingway do in order to write about Paris?
(a) Take drugs.
(b) Get drunk.
(c) Leave Paris.
(d) Spend time with his family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What odd article of clothing was Belloc wearing when Hemingway first saw him?

2. What country sent a letter for Hemingway to the Shakespeare and Company?

3. What does Stein like Hemingway to talk about?

4. Why does Hemingway know where Ford's party is being held?

5. How does Sylvia treat Hemingway?

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