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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Swede's manner as Scully tries to change the subject?
(a) Mesmerized.
(b) Sullen.
(c) Disdainful.
(d) Inattentive.

2. Which of the following does not describe the Swede's laugh?
(a) Unusual.
(b) High pitched.
(c) Guffaws.
(d) Nervous.

3. How much does the Swede leave Scully for payment?
(a) Five dollars.
(b) One dollar.
(c) Seventy-five cents.
(d) Fifty cents.

4. Which of the following does Scully not say about putting up with the Swede?
(a) Scully runs a hotel.
(b) All guests deserve to be treated with respect.
(c) The Swede is wealthy.
(d) No guest should ever leave his hotel because he was afraid.

5. THE BLUE HOTEL is a story of how many men?
(a) 3.
(b) 7.
(c) 5.
(d) 10.

6. The Swede becomes a partner with ________________ in a new card game.
(a) A shoe repairman.
(b) The Easterner.
(c) A dry goods store owner.
(d) A cook.

7. Stephen Crane is known for stories about regular people who experience __________________________.
(a) Visions.
(b) Extraordinary events.
(c) Heart attacks.
(d) Great wealth.

8. What is the Swede's problem?
(a) He is schizophrenic.
(b) It is not known.
(c) He is jealous.
(d) He is bipolar.

9. In what state does THE BLUE HOTEL take place?
(a) California.
(b) New York.
(c) Nebraska.
(d) New Mexico.

10. What is the noon meal called?
(a) Grub.
(b) Brunch.
(c) Dinner.
(d) Lunch.

11. Who is playing cards with Scully's son?
(a) A guest.
(b) A barmaid.
(c) A cook.
(d) The farmer.

12. Which of the following men does not discuss the situation with the Swede at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) The Easterner.
(b) The cowboy.
(c) Johnnie.
(d) Scully.

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

14. What becomes a concern to the cowboy?
(a) Buying a gift for his wife.
(b) Getting snowed in at the hotel.
(c) Running out of whiskey.
(d) Getting his horse shoed.

15. Where are the men seated as they discuss the situation with the Swede?
(a) By the stove.
(b) In the restaurant.
(c) In the Easterner's room.
(d) In the saloon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is most astonished by the Swede's outrageous statements?

2. Where does Scully go at the beginning of Chapter 3?

3. What is wrapped in the old coat that Scully pulls from underneath the bed?

4. Who does the Swede think is against him?

5. What does Scully try to do with the Swede?

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