- 1. Ernest Hemingway was an influential American novelist, short story writer, and journalist, renowned for his distinctive writing style characterized by economy and understatement, and for his profound exploration of themes such as love, loss, identity, and the human condition. Born on July 21, 1899, in Oak Park, Illinois, Hemingway served as an ambulance driver for the Red Cross during World War I, an experience that deeply impacted his worldview and literary work. After the war, he moved to Paris, where he became part of the expatriate literary community, mingling with greats like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Gertrude Stein. His experiences in various conflicts and travels to places like Spain and Cuba infused his writing with authenticity and adventure, leading to the creation of iconic novels such as 'The Old Man and the Sea', 'A Farewell to Arms', and 'For Whom the Bell Tolls'. Hemingway’s works often focus on the themes of bravery, masculinity, and the fragility of life, encapsulated in his concept of the 'Iceberg Theory', where the deeper meaning of a story lies beneath the surface narrative. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954, and his influence on modern literature remains profound, challenging writers to convey complex emotions in simple language. Beyond his literary achievements, Hemingway’s larger-than-life persona, marked by his love of hunting, fishing, and adventure, contributed significantly to his legacy, painting him as a quintessential representative of the American spirit. Tragically, his life ended in suicide on July 2, 1961, but his literary contributions continue to resonate, leaving a lasting impact on readers and writers alike.
When did Ernest Hemingway die?
A) 1980
B) 1972
C) 1961
D) 1955
- 2. What age was Hemingway when he died?
A) 61
B) 72
C) 54
D) 68
- 3. What was the name of Hemingway's fourth wife at the time of his death?
A) Hadley Richardson
B) Martha Gellhorn
C) Pauline Pfeiffer
D) Mary Welsh
- 4. What was the title of Hemingway's first novel?
A) For Whom the Bell Tolls
B) A Farewell to Arms
C) The Sun Also Rises
D) The Old Man and the Sea
- 5. What literary award did Hemingway win in 1954?
A) Man Booker Prize
B) Pulitzer Prize
C) National Book Award
D) Nobel Prize in Literature
- 6. In which war did Hemingway serve as an ambulance driver?
A) Spanish Civil War
B) Vietnam War
C) World War I
D) World War II
- 7. What was the title of Hemingway's memoir published posthumously in 1964?
A) A Moveable Feast
B) Green Hills of Africa
C) Death in the Afternoon
D) Across the River and Into the Trees
- 8. Which of Hemingway's novels is set during the Spanish Civil War?
A) A Farewell to Arms
B) The Sun Also Rises
C) To Have and Have Not
D) For Whom the Bell Tolls
- 9. In which year was Hemingway awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for 'The Old Man and the Sea'?
A) 1953
B) 1948
C) 1975
D) 1960
- 10. Which literary movement is Hemingway associated with?
A) Lost Generation
B) Transcendentalism
C) Romanticism
D) Beat Generation
- 11. What was the title of Hemingway's only full-length play?
A) The Killers
B) The Fifth Column
C) A Clean Well-Lighted Place
D) The Old Man at the Bridge
- 12. Which Hemingway novel features the character Nick Adams?
A) The Garden of Eden
B) Across the River and Into the Trees
C) Islands in the Stream
D) In Our Time
- 13. What was Hemingway's profession before becoming a full-time writer?
A) Teacher
B) Soldier
C) Journalist
D) Engineer
- 14. What was the title of Hemingway's second novel published in 1929?
A) For Whom the Bell Tolls
B) A Farewell to Arms
C) The Sun Also Rises
D) The Old Man and the Sea
- 15. Which island did Hemingway live on in the 1940s before moving to Idaho?
A) Cuba
B) Jamaica
C) Fiji
D) Hawaii
- 16. Which of Hemingway's works features the character Santiago?
A) The Old Man and the Sea
B) A Farewell to Arms
C) The Sun Also Rises
D) For Whom the Bell Tolls
- 17. What was the cause of Hemingway's death?
A) Heart attack
B) Car accident
C) Cancer
D) Suicide
- 18. Which of Hemingway's sons also died by suicide?
A) Patrick Hemingway
B) Pauline Hemingway
C) Jack Hemingway
D) Gregory Hemingway
- 19. In which European city was Hemingway born?
A) Paris, France
B) Vienna, Austria
C) Oak Park, Illinois
D) Madrid, Spain
- 20. Who was Hemingway's first wife?
A) Mary Welsh
B) Hadley Richardson
C) Martha Gellhorn
D) Pauline Pfeiffer
- 21. Who was depicted as the protagonist in Hemingway's novel 'A Farewell to Arms'?
A) Santiago
B) Jake Barnes
C) Frederic Henry
D) Robert Jordan
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