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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. Why is Frances saying terrible, sarcastic comments to Cohn in front of Jake at the café?
(a) Frances is annoyed that Cohn will not let her go to England to visit friends.
(b) Frances is angry that Cohn made most of the wedding plans without her.
(c) Frances feels Cohn is too possessive of her.
(d) Frances resents the fact that Cohn gave her 200 pounds to go back to England and stay with friends.

2. Georgette asks Jake what is wrong with him, since he doesn't want her to touch him. What does he reply?
(a) He was hurt in the war.
(b) He has a girlfriend.
(c) He is afraid of catching something from her.
(d) He had too much to drink.

3. How does Jake introduce Georgette to his friends when they meet at the restaurant?
(a) As his sister
(b) As his fiancée
(c) As his cousin
(d) As a poule he picked up on the street

4. What effect does the imitation absinthe drink called pernod have on those who drink it?
(a) It sustains an uplifted mood all night.
(b) It has no effect on the mood.
(c) It lifts their spirits, but then drops the mood just as quickly.
(d) It puts the person into a major depression.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Robert Cohn is a Jewish man attending Princeton. How does this make him feel?

2. How does Brett say she is feeling after she and Jake get into the taxi?

3. Why doesn't Cohn want Jake talking about meeting the American girl in Strasbourg?

4. Who arrives at Jake's flat after he finishes showering?

5. Where does Brett tell Jake she is going?

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