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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Swede react at first to the bottle of whiskey?
(a) He pushes it away.
(b) He is frightened.
(c) He licks his lips.
(d) He grabs for it.

2. What card game is Scully's son playing?
(a) Euchre.
(b) Double Solitaire.
(c) High Five.
(d) Poker.

3. Who is the owner of the hotel?
(a) Paul Scully.
(b) Pat Sully.
(c) Pat Sullen.
(d) Pat Scully.

4. During the game, the Swede says, "I suppose there have been a good many ______________ in this room."
(a) Brawls.
(b) Parties.
(c) Card games.
(d) Men killed.

5. The cowboy doesn't think the Swede is ______________.
(a) Very smart.
(b) A good card player.
(c) A Swede.
(d) Very noble.

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

7. Why does the Swede get up and leave the room?
(a) To get water.
(b) To go to the bank.
(c) To send a telegram.
(d) To change clothes.

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

9. In what time period does THE BLUE HOTEL take place?
(a) Late-1800s.
(b) Late-1700s.
(c) Late-1900s.
(d) Early-1800s.

10. How could the Swede's countenance be described as he talks to Scully?
(a) Blase.
(b) Confident.
(c) Terrified.
(d) Shaky.

11. Who serves the noon day meal?
(a) A Chinese cook.
(b) Scully's wife.
(c) Scully's daughters.
(d) A retired railroad cook.

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

13. Which of the following does Scully not meet at the station one winter day?
(a) A school teacher.
(b) A Swede.
(c) A retired tailor.
(d) A cowboy.

14. How does the Swede respond when Johnnie says he does not know what the Swede meant by his outrageous comment?
(a) He pistol whips him.
(b) He throws a whiskey bottle at him.
(c) He winks at him.
(d) He spits at him.

15. What does Scully show the Swede?
(a) Pictures of his children.
(b) New carpet.
(c) Fresh paint.
(d) New furniture.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Swede drink the whiskey?

2. The Swede becomes a partner with ________________ in a new card game.

3. What kind of card player does the cowboy turn out to be?

4. What does the Easterner think the Swede has read?

5. How much does the Swede leave Scully for payment?

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