American Studies Bulletin

February 26- March 30

For Whom the Bell Tolls (1940)

by Ernest Hemingway

There will be daily reading comprehension quizzes in class. Be prepared!

In later chapters you will be quizzed only on the 'special focus' sections.

Thurs. Feb 26th (Day 7) Read Chapters 1- 3, pp. 1-47

Mon. March 2nd (Day 9) Read Chapters 4- 9, pp. 48-95

Reading Comprehension Quiz

Wed. March 4th (Day 1) Read Chapters 10- 11, pp. 96-152

* special focus: Chapt. 10, pp. 96-130 "The Day of Revenge"

Fri. March 6th (Day 3) Read Chapters 12-14, pp. 153-190

* special focus: Chapt. 13, pp. 158-77 "Robert and Maria"

Chapt. 14, pp. 178-90 "Death of the Matador"

Tues. March 10 (Day 5) Read Chapters 15-19, pp. 191-257

* special focus: Chapt. 18, pp. 225-48 "The Gaylord Hotel"

Chapt. 19, pp. 249-57 "Kashkin's Death"

Thurs. March 12th (Day 7) Read Chapters 20-26, pp. 258-306

* special focus: Chapt. 20, pp. 258-64 "Bed Under Stars"

Chapt. 21, pp. 265-70 "Horseman's Death"

Chapt. 24, pp. 288-94 "Lunch in Field"

Chapt. 26, pp. 302-06 "Soliloquy"

Tues. March 24th (Day 9) Read Chapters 27-43, pp. 307-471

* special focus: Chapt. 27, pp. 307-22 "El Sordo's Stand"

Chapt. 30, pp. 334-40 "Soliloquy"

Chapt. 31, pp. 341-50 "Eve of Battle"

Chapt. 35, pp. 360-62 "Pablo's Betrayal"

Chapt. 37, pp. 378-82 "La Gloria"

Chapt. 38, pp. 383-91 "Improvisation"

Chapt. 41, pp. 402-11 "Daylight"

Chapt. 43, pp. 431-71 "The Bridge"

Thursday March 26th (Day 1) Review for Test

Handout of Essay Questions

Monday March 30th (Day 3) Full Period Test