Soldiers Home Short Story By Ernest Hemingway Quiz
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What is the name of the main character?
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Harold Krebs
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Jim Krebs
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Ernest Hemingway
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Bill Hemingway
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Included in the 1925 Contact Collection of Contemporary Writers, Soldier's Home by Ernest Hemingway is an interesting read especially if you are in the acting industry or just love short stories. If you have read it, gauge your knowledge below.
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Where does the main character live?
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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California
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Illinois
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A. KansasExplanation
The main character in the story lives in Kansas.Rate this question:
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What did Kreb’s parents want him to do?
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Stop moping around
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Find a girlfriend
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Get a job
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Work for his father
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A. Get a jobExplanation
Kreb's parents wanted him to get a job. This suggests that they were concerned about his lack of employment and possibly his lack of motivation or direction in life. They believed that finding a job would be beneficial for him in terms of personal growth, financial stability, and taking responsibility for his own future.Rate this question:
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Who’s kingdom did Krebs say he didn’t belong in?
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His father's
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God's
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His familie's
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The town's
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A. God'sExplanation
Krebs said he didn't belong in God's kingdom. This implies that Krebs felt disconnected or estranged from his religious beliefs or spirituality. He might have expressed a lack of faith or a sense of not fitting into the religious community or values that he was raised in. This statement suggests a personal struggle with religion and a feeling of not belonging in the realm of God's kingdom.Rate this question:
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Which of Kreb's sisters plays softball?
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Julie
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Jill
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Nancy
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Helen
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A. HelenExplanation
Helen is the correct answer because the question asks which of Kreb's sisters plays softball, and Helen is the only sister mentioned in the options. The other options, Julie, Jill, and Nancy, are not mentioned in relation to playing softball.Rate this question:
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Who owns the family car?
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Kreb's father
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His mother
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Helen
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Ernest
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A. Kreb's fatherExplanation
Kreb's father owns the family car because the question asks about the ownership of the car and specifically mentions Kreb's father as a possible option. Therefore, it can be inferred that Kreb's father is the one who owns the family car.Rate this question:
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Why doesn’t Kreb’s want a girlfriend?
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He doesn't have time
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He doesn't want to talk
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His parents don't think he's ready
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He is scared of women
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A. He doesn't want to talkExplanation
The given answer suggests that Kreb's doesn't want a girlfriend because he doesn't want to talk. This implies that he may not be interested in engaging in conversations or building a relationship with someone. It could be possible that he prefers solitude or has other priorities that require his time and attention, making it difficult for him to commit to a romantic relationship.Rate this question:
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Why is Kreb’s received poorly after the war?
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He arrives two years after the war
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The other heroes already came home
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His stories are old news
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All of the above
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A. All of the aboveExplanation
Kreb's is received poorly after the war because he arrives two years after the war, which makes his return less significant compared to the other heroes who have already come home. Additionally, his stories are old news, meaning that people have already heard similar stories and are no longer interested. Therefore, all of these factors contribute to Kreb's poor reception after the war.Rate this question:
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Describe in a short essay how Kreb’s relates to Ernest Hemingway, and his experiences in the war.
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