Lesson 4- Roaring 1920s Answers

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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.

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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.”

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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.
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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
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Hemingway states that war is made with

A
the officers
B
those who are afraid of the officers
C
the auto-ambulance
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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The authors were part of the “Lost Generation.”

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