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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Only This, what is the woman thinking about just before she dies?
(a) Flying in a war plane.
(b) Seeing her son again.
(c) Meeting with her late husband.
(d) Protecting her sister.

2. In An African Story, what kills the servant boy?
(a) A black mamba.
(b) A scorpion.
(c) A cobra.
(d) A cave spider.

3. What is the occupation of the woman Mr. Boitbol invited over to his house?
(a) Professional singer.
(b) Full-time student.
(c) Babysitter.
(d) Piano teacher.

4. In Katina, how old is Katina?
(a) 11.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 9.

5. In Death of an Old Man, what causes Charlie's plane to lose a wing?
(a) He flies directly at an enemy plane.
(b) He tipped it on a high tower.
(c) It was shot off by an enemy.
(d) It fell off when the bad welding melted.

6. What is the first act done by the owners of Vengeance is Mine, Inc.?
(a) A broken window.
(b) A punch in the nose.
(c) A newspaper article.
(d) A prank with a snake.

7. In Only This, what does the woman die of?
(a) Loneliness.
(b) Starvation.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) Fear.

8. How does Mr. Boitbol get his business?
(a) He inherited it.
(b) He stole it.
(c) He bought it.
(d) He created it.

9. In Katina, what was the girl doing when she died?
(a) Praying.
(b) Sleeping in a hospital.
(c) Yelling at the German fighter pilots.
(d) Dancing.

10. In They Shall Not Grow Old, how long is Fin gone on his flight?
(a) Four days.
(b) Two days.
(c) One day.
(d) Three days.

11. In Nunc Dimitis, what is said in the letter Lionel reads after the dinner party?
(a) Janet is now in love with him.
(b) Janet forgives him.
(c) Janet knows what he planned to do.
(d) Janet hates him.

12. What kind of people are served by Vengeance is Mine, Inc.?
(a) Wealthy people.
(b) Elderly people.
(c) Orphaned people.
(d) Poor people.

13. In Madame Rosette, how many people work for her?
(a) 14.
(b) 16.
(c) 10.
(d) 12.

14. In Someone Like You, what did the old friends previously do together?
(a) Jink.
(b) Write.
(c) Hunt.
(d) Pray.

15. In Skin, where is a strange work of Soutine's sold at the end?
(a) Peru.
(b) Brazil.
(c) Chile.
(d) Argentina.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Someone Like You, what was the former occupation of the old friends?

2. In The Soldier, Robert is diagnosed with __________.

3. In Skin, what is special about Drioli's back?

4. In An African Story, what makes the farmer mad at his servant?

5. In Death of an Old Man, what kind of pilot is Charlie?

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