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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the innkeeper refer to the local peasants as?
(a) Idiots.
(b) Heroes.
(c) Morons.
(d) Beasts.

2. How was Nick injured?
(a) Mountain climbing.
(b) Running after a train.
(c) Falling in a ravine.
(d) In battle.

3. In what war did Hemingway serve?
(a) World War I.
(b) The Korean War.
(c) World War II.
(d) The Vietnam War.

4. Which of the following does Nick NOT do in the uncivilized area?
(a) Finds a camping spot.
(b) Cooks dinner.
(c) Goes to sleep.
(d) Sends up flares.

5. What seems to elevate Nick's mood?
(a) Getting a phone call from his father.
(b) Watching a baseball game on TV.
(c) Realizing his relationship with Marjorie doesn't have to end.
(d) Whiskey.

6. What is Nick's condition when the story opens?
(a) He has a broken leg.
(b) He has a bad cold.
(c) He has strep throat.
(d) He has been wounded.

7. Who is the orderly Nick talks to during the night?
(a) John.
(b) Jordan.
(c) Jack.
(d) James.

8. Why is the peasant man just now burying his wife who died several months ago?
(a) It was too difficult to do it in the winter.
(b) He could not bear to part with her.
(c) He was waiting on some family members to arrive.
(d) He had to wait for a priest to come to the village.

9. What is Nick doing with his friends in this story?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Skiing.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Hiking.

10. What is Bill's opinion of Nick's relationship with Marjorie?
(a) It never would have lasted.
(b) It should be rekindled.
(c) It was the best thing that ever happened to Nick.
(d) It should stay buried.

11. What animal does Nick help in this story?
(a) Dog.
(b) Deer.
(c) Rabbit.
(d) Fox.

12. Who is Nick visiting in this story?
(a) His parents.
(b) An Italian battalion.
(c) His high school friends.
(d) His fiancee.

13. What type of injury does Nick have in this story?
(a) Arm.
(b) Head.
(c) Leg.
(d) Belly.

14. Bill says the strong wind will blow for how many days?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

15. What does Nick pass on his way to visit the battalion?
(a) Meadows.
(b) A train station.
(c) A hospital.
(d) Corpses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the girl that Nick is interested in?

2. Who is Nick's girlfriend in this story?

3. John tells Nick that girls of which nationality make good wives?

4. What is George afraid will happen after Nick becomes a father?

5. Who is Nick visiting in this story?

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