Which publication published an unfavorable profile of Fitzgerald in 1936?

• A. The New York Times
• B. The New York Post
• C. Chicago Tribune
• D. The Washington Post

Answer: (B)

This question tests knowledge of a specific historical journalism moment about Fitzgerald. In 1936, an openly unfavorable portrait of Fitzgerald appeared in The New York Post. The Post at the time was known for brisk, sometimes sensational profiles, and this piece reflected how the press began to frame his fame as fading and his personal struggles as part of a harsh narrative about a once-great author. The other outlets listed were more likely to cover him with restraint, literary analysis, or different angles, rather than publishing that kind of scathing profile in that year. So, The New York Post is the publication that published an unfavorable profile of Fitzgerald in 1936.