- 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) 1955
B) 1980
C) 1972
D) 1961
- 2. What age was Hemingway when he died?
A) 54
B) 61
C) 72
D) 68
- 3. What was the name of Hemingway's fourth wife at the time of his death?
A) Mary Welsh
B) Hadley Richardson
C) Pauline Pfeiffer
D) Martha Gellhorn
- 4. What was the title of Hemingway's first novel?
A) The Old Man and the Sea
B) The Sun Also Rises
C) For Whom the Bell Tolls
D) A Farewell to Arms
- 5. What literary award did Hemingway win in 1954?
A) Nobel Prize in Literature
B) Man Booker Prize
C) Pulitzer Prize
D) National Book Award
- 6. In which war did Hemingway serve as an ambulance driver?
A) Spanish Civil War
B) World War II
C) Vietnam War
D) World War I
- 7. What was the title of Hemingway's memoir published posthumously in 1964?
A) Across the River and Into the Trees
B) Death in the Afternoon
C) Green Hills of Africa
D) A Moveable Feast
- 8. Which of Hemingway's novels is set during the Spanish Civil War?
A) The Sun Also Rises
B) To Have and Have Not
C) For Whom the Bell Tolls
D) A Farewell to Arms
- 9. In which year was Hemingway awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for 'The Old Man and the Sea'?
A) 1975
B) 1953
C) 1960
D) 1948
- 10. Which literary movement is Hemingway associated with?
A) Romanticism
B) Lost Generation
C) Transcendentalism
D) Beat Generation
- 11. What was the title of Hemingway's only full-length play?
A) The Old Man at the Bridge
B) The Killers
C) The Fifth Column
D) A Clean Well-Lighted Place
- 12. Which Hemingway novel features the character Nick Adams?
A) In Our Time
B) Islands in the Stream
C) The Garden of Eden
D) Across the River and Into the Trees
- 13. What was Hemingway's profession before becoming a full-time writer?
A) Journalist
B) Teacher
C) Engineer
D) Soldier
- 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) Fiji
B) Cuba
C) Jamaica
D) Hawaii
- 16. Which of Hemingway's works features the character Santiago?
A) The Old Man and the Sea
B) For Whom the Bell Tolls
C) The Sun Also Rises
D) A Farewell to Arms
- 17. What was the cause of Hemingway's death?
A) Suicide
B) Cancer
C) Heart attack
D) Car accident
- 18. Which of Hemingway's sons also died by suicide?
A) Gregory Hemingway
B) Pauline Hemingway
C) Jack Hemingway
D) Patrick Hemingway
- 19. In which European city was Hemingway born?
A) Vienna, Austria
B) Paris, France
C) Oak Park, Illinois
D) Madrid, Spain
- 20. Who was Hemingway's first wife?
A) Hadley Richardson
B) Mary Welsh
C) Pauline Pfeiffer
D) Martha Gellhorn
- 21. Who was depicted as the protagonist in Hemingway's novel 'A Farewell to Arms'?
A) Santiago
B) Frederic Henry
C) Jake Barnes
D) Robert Jordan
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