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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Robert Cohn feeling while he and Jake wait for Brett's train to arrive?
(a) He is feverish and shaky.
(b) He is extremely nervous and eager.
(c) He is nonchalant.
(d) He is relaxed and pleasant.

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

3. What are Jake and Bill Gorton planning to do during their trip to Spain?
(a) Visit the vineyards in Pamplona
(b) Do some fishing and go to the festival in Pamplona
(c) See an opera and do some fishing
(d) Tour the Basque country and relax in Barcelona

4. What is the view Jake and Bill have from the train as they pass through Landes?
(a) They see bustling cities with sidewalks full of people.
(b) They see farmland of steer and bulls.
(c) They see hills covered with olive trees.
(d) They see the sun set, wooded hills, sandy pine country, heather, clearings with houses and an occasional sawmill.

5. Where does Brett tell Jake she is going?
(a) Africa
(b) England
(c) San Sebastian
(d) America

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the fiesta last?

2. A forceful woman, Frances, hopes to gain success working with Robert Cohn on the magazine. She urges him to go to Europe with her when the magazine shuts down. What else did she want from him?

3. Why does the concierge of Jake's flat changer her opinion of Brett?

4. What does Bill reveal to Jake after they finish bantering about Henry's bicycle?

5. What does Jake read after putting on his pajamas and getting into bed?

(see the answer key)

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