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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Ernest find to be not very bright?
(a) Fitzgerald.
(b) Hitler.
(c) Grave.
(d) Mussolini.

2. Why does Anderson write to Ezra Pound, James Joyce, and Gertrude Stein?
(a) To share gossip.
(b) To tell them that Hemingway probably has no talent.
(c) To ask them to teach Hemingway the ropes.
(d) To introduce Hemingway.

3. On what does Hadley get drunk when they go out with the Pounds?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Wine.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Absinthe.

4. Why does Ernest insist upon going back to Paris?
(a) To file a complaint with the French rail administration.
(b) To hire a private investigator.
(c) To get some of the copies of his works out of a safety deposit box.
(d) To look in the apartment to see if any of his work is still there.

5. How does Ernest feel as he leaves on his assignment?
(a) Hurt and angry.
(b) Resentful.
(c) Sorry that they fought.
(d) Sad.

6. Why does Anderson not recommend Rome for Ernest?
(a) Rome restricts the content of books.
(b) Rome is too conservative.
(c) Rome is too dangerous.
(d) Serious artists go to Paris.

7. What sort of accusations are circulated about a small newspaper where Ernest works?
(a) The paper was anti-American.
(b) The paper was run by a Communist.
(c) The paper lacked good journalism.
(d) The paper was involved in unethical activities.

8. What is Ernest's father's occupation?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Obstetrician.
(c) Sea captain.
(d) Professor.

9. Why does Hadley have difficulty with what Ernest accuses her?
(a) She thinks Ernest is very capable of having an affair.
(b) She does not really know why she feels the way she does.
(c) She does not like to be alone.
(d) She believes in monogamy.

10. Of what is Hadley growing tired?
(a) Ernest.
(b) Her marriage.
(c) Paris.
(d) Not having her own work.

11. What is wrong with Ernest when he arrives back in Paris?
(a) He is recovering from a head injury.
(b) He has malaria.
(c) He has dysentery.
(d) He is recovering from food poisoning.

12. How does Ernest feel about Paris?
(a) He has no feelings one way or the other.
(b) He hates it.
(c) He is totally in love with it.
(d) He knows it's good for his career to be there.

13. How does Hadley feel about Ernest's new book?
(a) Appalled.
(b) Hates it.
(c) Indifference.
(d) Pleased.

14. Who visited the Hemingways for Christmas?
(a) Ernest's parents.
(b) Ernest's brother.
(c) Hadley's sister.
(d) Chink.

15. From whom does Ernest receive an invitation?
(a) Ezra Pound.
(b) Gertrude Stein.
(c) Emmanual Kant.
(d) Pablo Picasso.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lewis Galantiere encourage Ernest to do?

2. For what organization is Ernest working?

3. What crushes Hadley about something Ernest tells her?

4. How old is Hemingway?

5. Where do the Hemingways go that reminds Ernest of his war wounds?

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