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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Scully ask the Swede to do?
(a) Go to church.
(b) Read the newspaper.
(c) Have some supper.
(d) Follow him.

3. THE BLUE HOTEL is a study in _________.
(a) Compassion.
(b) Fear.
(c) Love.
(d) Joy.

4. What would getting snowed in at the hotel mean to the men?
(a) They couldn't get water out of the well.
(b) They could not get home in time for Christmas.
(c) They would have to be around the Swede longer.
(d) They might run out of whiskey.

5. What is wrapped in the old coat that Scully pulls from underneath the bed?
(a) A bottle of whiskey.
(b) A framed picture.
(c) A bundle of cash.
(d) Gold coins.

6. Where does Scully take the Swede?
(a) To church.
(b) Into the hall.
(c) To the casino.
(d) To the saloon.

7. Which of the following is not mentioned when Scully talks about the growth of the town?
(a) A new railroad.
(b) An electric streetcar.
(c) A new library.
(d) A big factory.

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

9. With whom is Scully's son playing cards?
(a) A barmaid.
(b) A bartender.
(c) An old farmer.
(d) A priest.

10. What does Scully offer and the Swede declines?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Tea.
(d) Water.

11. What is a prominent fixture inside the hotel?
(a) A wood-burning stove.
(b) A chandelier.
(c) A circular staircase.
(d) An elevator.

12. What color is the hotel painted?
(a) Green.
(b) Purple.
(c) Blue.
(d) Turquoise.

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

14. What does Scully look for under the bed?
(a) Dust.
(b) A blanket.
(c) A pair of boots.
(d) An old coat.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Cassie?

2. What is Scully's son's name?

3. What does the Swede threaten to do?

4. Who eyes all the men in the room suspiciously?

5. What question does Scully ask the Swede?

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