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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Jake do when Georgette touches him while they are driving in the horse-cab?
(a) He moves closer to her.
(b) He closes his eyes and enjoys her touch.
(c) He pushes her hand away.
(d) He bends over and kisses her.

3. Where was the Count when he received his wounds?
(a) In the Italian front
(b) On a business trip
(c) On a naval ship
(d) Fighting in a revolution

4. Where does Jake think Robert Cohn gets his dislike of Paris?
(a) From Fances's bad attitude toward Paris
(b) From negative experiences he has had
(c) From the opinionated writings of Mencken
(d) From cultural discussions with Braddocks

5. What is the financial status of Robert Cohn's parents who reside in New York?
(a) They are one of the richest Jewish, New York families.
(b) They are unemployed with a bleak future.
(c) They are low income, struggling to survive.
(d) They are middle class working people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Robert Cohen changes his lifestyle after reading "The Purple Land" by W. H. Hudson. What is the theme of this novel?

2. Why does Robert Cohn go to America after three years in Europe?

3. What are the two pieces of mail that Jakes picks up from the concierge when he returns to his flat?

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

5. Where does Jake tell Cohn that he met Brett?

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