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Hills Like White Elephants
Ernest Hemingway
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1
of 5
What type of masculinity does the American man display?
Rugged
Unconfident
Sensitive
Confused
2
of 5
Whom does the American describe as "waiting reasonably"?
The girl
The bartender
Other passengers
Himself
3
of 5
How does the American treat the matter of the operation?
He treats it sensitively
He avoids the topic
He's overly emotional about it
He oversimplifies it
4
of 5
Which of the following words best describes the girl?
Powerful
Indecisive
Confident
Persuasive
5
of 5
What does the girl seem to understand that the American does not understand?
Their relationship has ended
Their love is constant and unchanging
Their love is perfect
Their relationship is better than ever
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