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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 the major say will likely happen if Pinn returns to the war in the story "A Simple Enquiry"?

2. Where does the story "Hills Like White Elephants" take place?

3. How much does Jack weigh before the fight in the story "Fifty Grand"?

4. In "Hills Like White Elephants," how many bags are the girl and the American man traveling with?

5. In what country does the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?" take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author describe the scenery at the start of “Che Ti Dice La Patria”?

2. What does Jack ask Jerry to do with him, to keep him company in "Fifty Grand"?

3. What causes Guy and his friend's car “number” to get dirty, resulting in a facist giving them a ticket?

4. What do you think the author is suggesting about honesty in "A Simple Enquiry"?

5. Why do the people of Milan hate the group of four young men walking through the streets?

6. Why does Jack bet against himself in the fight in "Fifty Grand"?

7. How does the major respond when the doctor tells him he can fix his hand?

8. Why does Jack have a difficult time sleeping in "Fifty Grand"?

9. How is Manuel’s bullfighting talent described?

10. In hindsight and while in the hospital, how does Manuel perceive his final fight?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you describe Hemingway’s narrative tone. Select one specific adjective and then use one or two of the short stories to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay discussing symbolism in the novel. Choose three different symbols that are used in the novel and explain how Hemingway uses them to strengthen one of his overarching themes.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay explaining how the author feels about women and marriage. How does he use characters and events to support his belief?

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