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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the men have trouble hearing each other outside?
(a) The wind is so strong.
(b) The street traffic is loud.
(c) The saloon is really jumping.
(d) A band is playing in the church hall.

2. What does the Swede do while sitting by the stove?
(a) Swears.
(b) Plays cards.
(c) Whittles.
(d) Rocks.

3. Who jumps in the air when the fight begins?
(a) Some boys.
(b) Scully.
(c) The cowboy.
(d) A dog.

4. Which of the following does not describe the conditions outside?
(a) Cold.
(b) Balmy.
(c) Very dark.
(d) Windy.

5. What does the Swede threaten to do?
(a) Shoot out the whiskey bottles.
(b) Kill the cowboy.
(c) Leave the hotel.
(d) Set fire to the hotel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time is the meal served at the beginning of Chapter 5?

2. In what season of the year does THE BLUE HOTEL take place?

3. What is Scully's son doing when the men enter the hotel?

4. What do the men do after the Swede falls to the floor?

5. Who does the Swede think is against him?

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