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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nick tell his friend during their conversation?

2. What does the hotel keeper have sent to the American wife in her room?

3. What kind of feeling does the wife have when the hotel keeper bows to her?

4. Where do Mr. and Mrs. Elliot move?

5. In the Memoir for Chapter 11, which of the following objects is not thrown into the bullfighting ring?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

There are several instances in the book where young men--Nick for example--must face war and then the return home. Develop an essay on this related statement: "Nick returned home where everything was the same and nothing was the same."

Essay Topic 3

Explain the importance of the Prelude, "On the Quai at Smyrna" to the rest of the book. What important parameters does it establish? What themes does it introduce? Why did Hemingway lead with this story?

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