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4

What do the first two lines indicate about Hemingway’s point of view?

A
He thought that some things are worse than war.
B
He thought that war is awful.
C
He thought that ambulance drivers can relate to war.
5

According to the character, what do some people fighting in the war never realize?

A
that they cannot stop the war, no matter how hard they try
B
that war is bad and awful
C
that the officers are in charge
7

Hemingway states that war is made with

A
the officers
B
those who are afraid of the officers
C
the auto-ambulance
8

What did Daisy mean by this statement?

A
Women at this time are fools.
B
If Daisy’s daughter is a fool, she won’t realize how empty her life is.
C
Daisy’s daughter would be better off a fool because women have a long road ahead of themselves.
10

What were the servants expected to do every Monday?

A
drive people to and from the city
B
clean up the mess left over from the weekend
C
repair the homes of all the guests
11

What does Fitzgerald seem to be saying about the 1920s?

A
There was business to discuss at night.
B
Servants were given extra opportunities.
C
It was a time of excess and parties, especially among the rich.
12

Based on what you’ve learned in this lesson, as well as what you’ve read here, write one paragraph comparing Hemingway’s and Fitzgerald’s views of the 1920s.

Answer:

The characters seemed disillusioned with life. The characters didn’t believe that their lives had a true purpose. The authors opposed war. The authors believed that many people lived life to excess. The authors were part of the “Lost Generation.”

13

Which of the following ideas did you include in your response? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
The characters seemed disillusioned with life.
B
The characters didn’t believe that their lives had a true purpose.
C
The authors opposed war.
D
The authors believed that many people lived life to excess.
E
The authors were part of the “Lost Generation.”

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