Step into the world of post-World War I expatriates in Ernest Hemingway’s ‘The Sun Also Rises.’ This quiz will challenge your understanding of the novel’s characters, settings, and underlying themes. Sharpen your memory and enjoy revisiting this timeless story.
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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
Mike Campbell
2. Which city serves as the primary setting for the beginning of the novel?
Madrid
London
Paris
New York
3. What is the name of the festival that the characters attend in Spain?
San Fermín
La Tomatina
Las Fallas
Semana Santa
4. What is Robert Cohn’s profession?
Journalist
Boxer
Writer
Painter
5. What injury did Jake Barnes suffer during World War I?
Loss of a leg
Head injury
Impotence
Blindness
6. Who is Lady Brett Ashley engaged to during the novel?
Robert Cohn
Mike Campbell
Bill Gorton
Pedro Romero
7. Which character is a bullfighter that Brett becomes infatuated with?
Montoya
Mike Campbell
Pedro Romero
Bill Gorton
8. What is the primary theme of ‘The Sun Also Rises’?
The American Dream
The Lost Generation
Colonialism
Racial Injustice
9. What sport do the characters frequently engage in during the novel?
Soccer
Tennis
Fishing
Bullfighting
10. How does the novel end?
Jake and Brett get married
Jake leaves for America
Brett decides to stay with Mike
Jake and Brett share a poignant conversation in a taxi
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