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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the American woman's daughter sad about?
(a) Losing a friend.
(b) Breaking up with a Swiss man.
(c) Infertility.
(d) Homesickness.

2. What is unique about the man that the two waiters are serving in "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place"?
(a) He is mute.
(b) He is blind.
(c) He is deaf.
(d) He is lame.

3. Why does the boy think the girl wants to do the unnamed activity?
(a) To further her reputation.
(b) To show her affection.
(c) To prove something.
(d) To please him.

4. How does Nick get home after ending his relationship with Marjorie?
(a) Swims.
(b) Rides a bike.
(c) Walks.
(d) Rows a boat.

5. Who does the American woman say makes the best husbands?
(a) French men.
(b) British men.
(c) German men.
(d) American men.

6. Where is the peasant's wife stored after she dies?
(a) A shallow grave.
(b) A woodshed.
(c) An ice box.
(d) A bedroom.

7. Where is the young couple sitting in "A Sea Change"?
(a) A train station.
(b) A park bench.
(c) A bar.
(d) A house.

8. Where is the young couple sitting when they talk about an unnamed activity?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A bar.
(c) A school.
(d) A train station.

9. What does Dr. Wilcox carry with him while treating patients?
(a) A dictionary.
(b) A defibulator.
(c) A stethoscope.
(d) A medical guide.

10. What do Bill and Nick talk about while they drink whiskey together?
(a) Their fathers.
(b) Politics.
(c) The war.
(d) Books.

11. What is Dick hired to do for Dr. Adams?
(a) Cut driftwood.
(b) Gather herbs.
(c) Run errands.
(d) Deliver medications.

12. Where are the waiters working in "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place"?
(a) A bar.
(b) A cafy.
(c) A diner.
(d) A restaurant.

13. What does the bartender compliment the young man on in "A Sea Change"?
(a) His tan.
(b) His patience.
(c) His clothes.
(d) His girlfriend.

14. What does Harry dream about before he dies?
(a) Being with his mother again.
(b) Watching his daughter get married.
(c) Flying over Mt. Kilimanjaro.
(d) Fighting with the bulls.

15. What occupation does Peduzzi hold?
(a) Gardener.
(b) Salesman.
(c) Fisherman.
(d) Tour guide.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Mrs. Elliot when she gets married?

2. Who kills Francis Macomber?

3. Where are the two prostitutes arguing in "Light of the World"?

4. Where is Francis Macomber when he dies?

5. What do Bill and Nick drink after the whiskey is gone?

(see the answer keys)

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