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