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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. When it came to writing, what was Stein's passion?
2. What was the name of the heroine of the moment?
3. What was the name of the confectioner who made honey cakes and nut candies?
4. The Matisse apartment had a beautiful view of what Paris landmark?
5. What was Picasso's first name?
Short Essay Questions
1. Although one of the reasons Mr. Stein took his children to Europe was to receive a European education, he changed his mind regarding language when the family moved to California. Why?
2. What inspired Picasso to devote himself to Cubism?
3. Alice remembers a collection of photographs, kept by Gertrude Stein of the Americans the war. Why did these photographs upset Picasso?
4. Why was Helene surprised when she returned to the Stein apartment after her son had died?
5. What caused the turbulent nature of the Picassos' relationship?
6. What was the initial response to Gertrude Stein's "Three Lives?"
7. How had Matisse's life changed since he arrived in Paris?
8. In the beginning of Chapter 2, Picasso had just finished his portrait of Gertrude Stein. Why was the painting not received from the time it was finished?
9. What was one of the reasons Alice cannot understand Gertrude's insistence upon remaining connected to Allegheny, Pennsylvania?
10. Why did Alice neglect to pursue education or a career while in San Francisco?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Stein is very good at characterization of the main group of visitors to the Paris salon. Choose one of the following characters and explain how the descriptions in the book enhance the reader's image of the character.
1. Pablo Picasso
2. Gertrude Stein
3. Alice B. Toklas
4. Henri Matisse
Essay Topic 2
It is well known that Stein and Toklas were lovers and were possibly secretly married in 1908. The lifestyle of the couple was such that the unusual living arrangement was never questioned by the couple's friends. Why was the subject not openly discussed in the book? How do you think Stein's and Toklas' families reacted to their marriage?
Essay Topic 3
There is very little actual dialogue in the story although there is a great amount of recounting stories and hearsay. Why did the author choose to recount stories through the eyes of Toklas instead of reporting the actual events through the use of dialogue?
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