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Duplicate of F. Scott Fitzgerald Biography Quiz
Duplicate of F. Scott Fitzgerald Biography Quiz
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1
Why did Fitzgerald’s fourth novel,
Tender is the Night
, not sell?
Critics didn't like his lifestyle
Critics didn't think it was relatable
Critics didn't like his alcoholism
Critics didn't like the humor
2
When Fitzgerald proposed to Zelda, she accepted but later broke it off. Why?
He was in the military
He couldn't support them
He was an alcoholic
He was a writer
3
Fitzgerald portrayed his own life, hopes, and dreams in his novels. (TRUE or FALSE)
FALSE
TRUE
4
What couldn’t Fitzgerald forgive Zelda for?
Theft of money
Hitting him
Being cruel
An Affair
5
Why did Fitzgerald get fired from his last Hollywood job?
Alcoholism
Drugs
Infidelity
Gambling
6
What war did Fitzgerald participate in?
World War II
World War I
Civil War
Vietnam War
7
During Fitzgerald's life The Great Gatsby did better than his first two novels. (TRUE or FALSE)
FALSE
TRUE
8
How did Fitzgerald die?
Car Wreck
Cancer
Heart Attack
Fire
9
Where did Zelda and Fitzgerald live abroad?
France
Ireland
Italy
England
10
Who was diagnosed as schizophrenic and institutionalized?
Fitzgerald
Daisy Buchanan
Nick Caraway
Zelda
11
What job did Fitzgerald go to Hollywood for?
Actor
Tour guide
Screen-writer
Sitcom Writer
12
What type of people did Fitzgerald have an obsession with?
Mediocre
Poor
Wealthy
Comical
13
Fitzgerald was named after a distant relative, Francis Scott Key, who wrote what famous song?
Star-Spangled Banner
Grand Ole' Flag
Yankee Doodle Dandy
God Bless America
14
What talent helped Fitzgerald fit in at prep school?
Writing
Humor and Comedy
Being a bully
Music
15
How did Zelda die?
Building Fire
Heart Attack
Cancer
Tuberculosis
16
How would you characterize Zelda and Fitzgerald’s lifestyle?
Meager and Modest
Lethargic and Sedentary
Lavish and Extravagant
Frugal and Prudent
17
What serious problem did Fitzgerald struggle with throughout his life?
Alcoholism
Anger
Abusive Behavior
Depression
18
F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald were hailed king and queen of what Age?
Jazz
Prohibition
Music
Dust Bowl
19
Where did Fitzgerald go to college? Did he graduate?
Princeton, No
Yale, Yes
Harvard, No
Holy Cross, Yes
20
What was Fitzgerald’s first novel?
This side of the Parade
The Great Gatsby
The Sun also Rises
This Side of Paradise