by Karrah Mcdermott
Step into the world of post-World War I disillusionment and the Lost Generation with our ‘The Sun Also Rises’ quiz. This quiz will take you through the intricate relationships, poignant themes, and unforgettable characters crafted by Ernest Hemingway. Ready to prove your literary prowess? Let’s begin!
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The Sun Also Rises Quiz Questions Overview
1. Who is the protagonist of ‘The Sun Also Rises’?
Jake Barnes
Robert Cohn
Lady Brett Ashley
Bill Gorton
2. What is the primary setting of ‘The Sun Also Rises’?
New York and Paris
Madrid and Barcelona
Paris and Spain
London and Rome
3. What war did Jake Barnes fight in?
World War I
World War II
The Spanish Civil War
The Korean War
4. What is Robert Cohn’s profession?
Journalist
Novelist
Painter
Photographer
5. What is the significance of the bullfighting scenes in the novel?
They represent the brutality of war.
They symbolize the characters’ internal struggles.
They highlight the cultural differences between characters.
They serve as a backdrop for romantic developments.
6. Who is Lady Brett Ashley engaged to at the beginning of the novel?
Jake Barnes
Robert Cohn
Mike Campbell
Bill Gorton
7. What is the name of the festival that the characters attend in Spain?
San Fermin
La Tomatina
Semana Santa
Las Fallas
8. What is the nature of Jake Barnes’ injury from the war?
Loss of a limb
Facial disfigurement
Impotence
Hearing loss
9. Which character is described as having ‘a hard, Jewish, stubborn streak’?
Jake Barnes
Robert Cohn
Bill Gorton
Mike Campbell
10. What is the concluding sentiment of the novel?
‘Isn’t it pretty to think so?’
‘We’ll always have Paris.’
‘The world breaks everyone.’
‘Tomorrow is another day.’
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