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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, The Troubled Conscience of Victor Gollancz.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which political party did Bertolt Brecht faithfully serve?
(a) The Nazi Party.
(b) The Nationalist Party.
(c) The Eastern Democratic Party.
(d) The Communist Party.

2. What was the name of the US Ambassador that gave him a job to look out for German U-boats?
(a) Robert Jordan.
(b) Don Passos.
(c) Spruille braden.
(d) Art Duran.

3. What is the name of Ibsen's acknowledged son?
(a) Sigurd.
(b) Christopher.
(c) Soren.
(d) Dean.

4. Which of the following armies did Tolstoy not fight during his tenure with the Russian army?
(a) French.
(b) Italians.
(c) Turks.
(d) British.

5. How did Wilson regard women?
(a) He was somewhat fearful of them.
(b) He was completely indifferent towards women and saw them only as objects.
(c) He adored and worshipped women.
(d) He saw women as incapable darlings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the nickname of Hemingway's son, Jack?

2. How did Hemingway interact with his fellow writers?

3. How did Hemingway feel about the media, including photo-calls and interviews?

4. What foreign country did Gollancz live in briefly while working for the Ministry of Food?

5. What work did Wilson write when he was exploring Communist?

(see the answer key)

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