Quiz on 'Hills Like White Elephants'

What is the setting of "Hills Like White Elephants"?

• A bustling city center

• A quiet countryside farm

• A train station in Spain

• A beach in California

How does Jig feel about the "operation"?

• She is excited

• She is hesitant and unsure

• She is completely opposed

• She feels indifferent

How would you describe the relationship between the American man and Jig?

• Strong and supportive

• Passionate and loving

• Strained and distant

• Harmonious and peaceful

What is the mood of the story?

• Light and humorous

• Tense and uncertain

• Joyful and carefree

• Angry and vengeful

What role does the setting play in the story?

• It is a backdrop without significance

• It symbolizes the characters' emotional states

• It adds a sense of adventure

• It creates a feeling of nostalgia

Hemingway's iceberg theory suggests that:

• All details should be explicitly stated in the text

• The most important meaning of a story should be hidden beneath the surface

• Characters should always express their feelings openly

• Stories should be as lengthy as possible

What impact does the lack of communication have on the characters?

• It strengthens their relationship

• It leads to a deeper understanding

• It creates tension and misunderstanding

• It resolves their conflict

How does the story reflect the theme of emotional distance?

• Through the characters' physical closeness

• Through the characters' lack of eye contact

• Through the characters' superficial conversation

• Through the characters' joyful interactions

What do the white elephants symbolize in the story?

• Wealth and prosperity

• Unwanted burdens or issues

• Joy and happiness

• Strength and power

How does the American man feel about the 'operation'?

• He is indifferent

• He strongly opposes it

• He believes it is simple and necessary

• He is confused about it