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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jake do when he gets to his office after breakfast?
(a) He reads the French morning papers, smokes and sets to work on the typewriter.
(b) He has a cup of coffee and then decides to go home.
(c) He sits at his desk, wallowing in self-pity.
(d) He tries to concentrate on his typing, but can't hold a clear thought.

2. Where does Jake tell Cohn that he met Brett?
(a) She was a V.A.D. in a hospital he was in during the war.
(b) They met while on a cruise to England.
(c) He met her in a bar in America.
(d) He first saw her in a café in Paris.

3. What does Cohn tell Jake after Jake apologizes for telling him to go to hell?
(a) He insults Jake, saying that he is not worth the trouble.
(b) He tells Jake that he doesn't want to see him again.
(c) He tells Jake that he is the best friend he has.
(d) He threatens Jake and tells him to watch his tongue.

4. Why doesn't Cohn want Jake talking about meeting the American girl in Strasbourg?
(a) Cohn is afraid Frances will be angry and jealous.
(b) Cohn doesn't want Jake to get involved with a woman.
(c) Cohn is afraid Jake won't return to Paris.
(d) Cohn wants to stay in Paris.

5. Why is Robert Cohn so anxious to go to South America with Jake?
(a) He is afraid his life is moving too fast and he is not really living it.
(b) He wants to inquire into investing in coffee beans.
(c) He wants to buy a vacation home there for Frances.
(d) He wants to research the area before taking Frances there.

Short Answer Questions

1. What title does Robert Cohn achieve while attending Princeton?

2. Who does Jake say are the only people who live their lives to the fullest?

3. What happens to Robert Cohn when his instructor, Spider Kelly overmatches him?

4. What effect does the imitation absinthe drink called pernod have on those who drink it?

5. What does Jake tell Cohn about Brett when he inquires about her?

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