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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What advice do people offer Jake about his war injury that he resents so much?
(a) They say it is better than getting killed.
(b) They tell him not to think about it.
(c) They tell him he is lucky; it could have been worse.
(d) They tell him it is not important and he shouldn't worry about it.

2. What did Frances say that Robert did to his secretary at Frances' request?
(a) He gave her an increase in pay.
(b) He promoted her to an editorial position.
(c) He got rid of her to please Frances.
(d) He mentioned her in his first novel.

3. What is Jake referring to when he says to Brett, "you like to add them up."?
(a) Brett likes to hang all her dresses in color coordinated order.
(b) Brett enjoys it when more and more men become infatuated with her.
(c) Brett adds up the number of brandies she drinks when she goes out.
(d) Brett adds up the number of shoes she owns, buying a new pair every week.

4. How does Jake describe being in love to Brett?
(a) He believes love if not what the poets says it is.
(b) He says that being in love is fun and an enjoyable feeling.
(c) He thinks love is for the birds.
(d) He thinks love is

5. As Frances continues her tirade against Cohn, what does she think is the real reason why he won't marry her?
(a) He feels he is not good enough for her.
(b) He wouldn't be able to hang out in the cafes as much.
(c) His children would be hurt by the marriage.
(d) It would be romantic to say that he had a mistress for two years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Georgette asks Jake what is wrong with him, since he doesn't want her to touch him. What does he reply?

2. Where does Jake think Robert Cohn gets his dislike of Paris?

3. Why is Frances saying terrible, sarcastic comments to Cohn in front of Jake at the café?

4. What does Robert Cohn think about Paris after returning from America?

5. Why does Jake ask Georgette, the prostitute, to have dinner with him?

(see the answer key)

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