LitLovers - Quiz: Babylon Revisited by F. Scott Fitzgerald

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	LitCourse 5 How to Read: Character Name: 1. When Charles revisits his old haunts in Paris, he ... A. Reveals his secret love for Marion B. Drinks too much and strikes the bartender C. Decides to take up oil painting D. Recalls his old drinking days with shame E. Only E 2. Charles and Marion are "round" characters. Why? A. They are psychologically complex B. They are devoid of complex emotions C. They are both a tad overweight D. Both depend on circular reasoning E. Neither wants custody of Honoria 3. What is Marion's attitude toward Charles' return? A. Welcome back! B. Come up and see me sometime, big guy. C. Me? Trust you? Why? D. You poor dear thing, you. E. All of the above 4. How would you describe Marion? A. Gracious and hospitable B. Manipulative and resentful C. Loving and generous-hearted D. Greedy and tenacious E. None of the above 5. Charles's young daughter, Honoria ... A. Shows maturity beyond her years B. Stands in contrast to Loraine and Duncan C. Loves her father D. Understands the value of money E. All of the above 6. Describe Lorraine and Duncan's characterization. A. Round—complex, fully developed B. Stock—foolish, rich wastrels C. Dynamic—they change and grow D. Presented directly: the narrator describes them to us E. Symbolic of all that is true and worthy 7. What's up with Marion? What is bothering her? 8. Why are the characters' backgrounds so important in this story?

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