Chapters 1 - 13

Question 1

What event does Brett invite Jake, Bill, and Robert to attend in this chapter? (chapter 8)

Answer 1

Brett invites Jake, Bill, and Robert to attend lunch together in this chapter.

Question 2

Where does the group go after their lunch together? (chapter 8)

Answer 2

The group goes back to the hotel after their lunch together.

Question 3

How does the conversation between Robert and Brett about Mike Campbell affect their relationship?
(Chapter 9)

Answer 3

The conversation between Robert and Brett about Mike Campbell damages their relationship as Robert becomes upset and accuses Brett of being mean.

Question 4

What is the main conflict in this chapter? (chapter 10)

Answer 4

The main conflict in this chapter is the physical fight between Jake and Robert, which is sparked by Robert’s accusations and his challenge to Jake.

Question 5

Why does Robert Cohn challenge Jake to a fight? (Chapter 10)

Answer 5

Robert Cohn challenges Jake to a fight due to his growing frustration, anger, and jealousy towards Jake

Question 6

Which characters go to the beach and what do they do there?

Answer 6

Brett, Jake, Bill, Mike, and Robert go to the beach together.

Question 7

How does Bill Gorton react when Mike says he wants to swim out to sea?

Answer 7

Bill follows Mike into the water when he announces his intention to swim out to sea, showing concern for his well-being.

Question 8

What decision does Brett make regarding her relationship with Robert Cohn in this chapter? (chapter 12)

Answer 8

Brett decides to end her relationship with Robert Cohn in this chapter.

Question 9

Where do Brett and Mike end up going at the end of the chapter? (chapter 13)

Answer 9

Brett and Mike end up leaving the garden party together at the end of the chapter.

Question 10

Why does Brett feel trapped during the garden party?

Answer 10

Brett feels trapped during the garden party due to societal expectations and the pressure to conform to the norms of her upper-class background.

Question 11

Who does Brett leave the garden party with at the end of the chapter?

Answer 11

She leaves with Mike.

Question 12

Description of Mike Campbell

Answer 12

“Mike was standing beside him, looking at the sea. ‘I wish we could stay here forever,’ he said. ‘It would be nice’”

Question 13

Description of Robert Cohn

Answer 13

“Robert was sitting in a chair by himself… He looked up as Jake came in and his face changed, becoming hard and tight”

Question 14

Description of Jake Barnes

Answer 14

“A crowd of people were standing outside watching the bullfight… There was a little silence and then Jake said, ‘Now I am lonely and disgusted,’ as though summing up his feelings about life”

Question 15

Description of Brett Ashley

Answer 15

“The girl with the red hat sat across from him and smiled at him and he felt something stir within him, something that he could not explain”

Question 16

Description of Bill Gorton

Answer 16

“Bill had a way of making you feel that what he was saying was the most important thing in the world”

Question 17

Description of Frances Clynes

Answer 17

“the girl with the red hat”

Question 18

What does the description of Mike represent?

Answer 18

This quote shows Mike’s romantic and idealistic nature, as well as his appreciation for the beauty of their surroundings.

Question 19

What does the description of Jake represent?

Answer 19

This quote showcases Jake’s introspective nature and his ability to express his emotions indirectly.

Question 20

What does the description of Robert represent?

Answer 20

This quote reveals Robert’s volatile emotions and how he can quickly change his demeanor in response to perceived slights or threats.

Question 21

What does the description of Brett represent?

Answer 21

This description of Brett captures her allure and the mysterious effect she has on those around her.

Question 22

What does the description of Bill represent?

Answer 22

This quote highlights Bill’s charismatic and persuasive personality, which helps him connect with those around him.

Question 23

What does the description of Frances represent?

Answer 23

implies that she stands out from those around her due to her distinctive appearance and potentially intriguing personality.

Question 24

Ernest Hemingway’s writing style in “The Sun Also Rises” is characterized by a number of key features, including:

Answer 24

Iceberg Theory, Minimalism, Stream-of-Consciousness, Dialogue, Descriptive Detail

Question 25

What is the “Iceberg theory”

Answer 25

small portion showing above the surface while the bulk remained submerged beneath. This means that he often left out details and relied on readers to fill in the gaps using their own imagination.

Question 26

What is the “minimalism style” of writing?

Answer 26

avoids ornamentation and favors short, declarative sentences over long, complex ones. This minimalist approach creates a sense of directness and immediacy that draws readers into the narrative.

Question 27

Stream-of-Consciousness

Answer 27

continuous flow of thoughts and perceptions experienced by his characters in real time. This gives the narration a naturalistic quality that adds depth to the characters and their experiences.

Question 28

Dialogue

Answer 28

reflecting the way people actually speak. He often used dialogue to reveal character traits and advance the plot without relying on extensive narrative description.

Question 29

Descriptive Detail

Answer 29

descriptive details to evoke a strong sense of time, place, and atmosphere. These details are typically vivid and specific, allowing readers to visualize the scenes in their minds.