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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. What does Nick's father not do?

2. Nick accuses Marjorie of always _____________________.

3. Why do Nick and Bill not go out in the boat?

4. What is the relationship between Nick and his nurse?

5. Who is Agnes von Kurowsky?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hemingway insert the sullen waitress at the inn?

2. Even though Nick initiated the break up with Marjorie, he is still overcome with emotion. How does Hemingway indicate this to the reader?

3. Explain the symbolism of the disassembled fishing rods carried by the young American wife.

4. Explain the significance of the saying, "There are no atheists in foxholes" as it relates to the Memoir for Chapter 7.

5. Who is the narrator of the story and why is he in Turkey?

6. Why did the narrator make the point about the robbers being Hungarian--what is the irony in doing that?

7. Explain the subject of the Memoir of Chapter 15.

8. Describe how Hemingway's writing style captures the drama and bravado of Villalta, a very successful matador.

9. Explain the significance of the wet, dead leaves affixed to the bodies of the condemned men in the Memoir for Chapter 5.

10. Describe the setting for the Story in Chapter 10, "Cat in the Rain."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the format of the book. What is the purpose of the Memoirs? What is the purpose of the Stories? Why do some of the Memoirs relate to the associated Stories and some do not?

Essay Topic 2

Develop a character study of Agnes von Kurowsky. Why is she important to Nick? Is it because she is caring for his physical wounds? Would Nick have fallen in love with Agnes if they had met in different circumstances? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the character of Nick Adams. What are his similarities to Hemingway? Do you think Nick's character was based on Hemingway himself as some believe? Explain.

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