What is the main theme of Hemingway's short story 'A Clean, Well-Lighted Place'?

Themes and Symbols in Hemingway's Work

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Love and romance
Joy and celebration
Adventure and exploration
Despair and meaninglessness
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Where is the setting of 'A Clean, Well-Lighted Place'?
France
Italy
Spain
Germany
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What is the old man's main issue in the story?
He is sick
He is poor
He is lonely
He is in despair despite having money
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What does the young waiter want to do?
Talk to the old man
Travel to another city
Go home to his wife
Stay at work
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How does the old waiter differ from the young waiter?
He is more contemplative
He is more confident
He is more superficial
He is more energetic
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What does the word 'nada' symbolize in the story?
Hope
Nothingness
Joy
Wealth
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How does Hemingway alter the Lord's Prayer in the story?
He makes it longer
He adds more religious elements
He replaces words with 'nada'
He removes all references to God
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What philosophical movement is discussed in relation to the story?
Surrealism
Realism
Existentialism
Romanticism
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What does Hemingway encourage readers to do through the story?
Seek wealth and power
Follow societal norms
Find meaning in life
Ignore life's challenges
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