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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "A Goatherd at Luncheon", what do the goatherd and Quinto have in common?
(a) They are going to Africa together.
(b) They are both studying to be lawyers.
(c) They both like the same girl.
(d) They are about the same age.

2. In "Animal Woods", what attacks the soldier?
(a) A cow.
(b) A pig.
(c) A chicken.
(d) A wildcat.

3. In "Adam, One Afternoon", what is Libereso's profession?
(a) Gardener.
(b) Cook.
(c) Politician.
(d) Gravedigger.

4. In "Lazy Sons", what do Pietro and Andrea like to do?
(a) Sing and dance.
(b) Chase women.
(c) Work in the family store.
(d) Sleep late, smoke, and watch billiards.

5. In "The Enchanted Garden", where does the story take place?
(a) The children's house.
(b) A garden.
(c) The Alps.
(d) A school room.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Hunger at Bevera", how does Bisma leave town?

2. In "The Enchanted Garden", what does the little boy like about the little girl?

3. In "The Enchanted Garden", what do the children eat?

4. In "Man in the Wasteland", who holds the gun?

5. In "The Crow Comes Last", where does the boy chase the soldier?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Animal Woods", how does the German soldier die?

2. In "Lazy Sons", what is the family dynamic?

3. In "One of the Three is Still Alive", who are the three men and why are they in their predicament?

4. In "Hunger in Bevera", what happens to Bisma?

5. In "The House of the Beehives", what crime was committed? Describe it.

6. Describe Bisma of "Hunger in Bevera".

7. In "Lazy Sons", what does Pietro think of his brother, Andrea? Why is this ironic?

8. What is the surprise ending of "A Ship Loaded with Crabs"?

9. In "The Enchanted Garden", describe Serenella and Giovannino's relationship.

10. In "Man in the Wasteland", how does Baciccin ruin hunting for the boy and his father?

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