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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. Karkov says hello to his wife who is in uniform before walking over to whom?
(a) a fascist soldier
(b) his mistress
(c) the concierge
(d) a Republican

2. When the metal stops falling, Robert Jordan sees that the middle of the bridge is gone and this man is dead.
(a) Agustin
(b) Eliado
(c) Anselmo
(d) Pablo

3. How does Robert Jordan feel when he thinks about Pablo and the explosives?
(a) hopeful
(b) enraged
(c) indifferent
(d) obsessive

4. Robert Jordan begins to think that they all will be killed, but what will succeed?
(a) Pablo's plan
(b) the fascists will be exiled
(c) the fascists will overtake Spain
(d) the bridge will be blown

5. What does Andres show the government to prove his identity?
(a) the explosives
(b) his ring
(c) his papers
(d) his gun

Short Answer Questions

1. What character does Pilar compare Pablo to based on his actions?

2. What does the general tell Karkov they should receive this very night?

3. Why is Robert Jordan angry with himself when he finds out the explosives are missing?

4. After Pilar's group returns, Robert Jordan learns of this man's death.

5. Robert Jordan and Anselmo plan to take out the guards, but if they do not, Agustin is assigned to shoot them through this.

Short Essay Questions

1. Maria is fearful of one thing upon marrying Robert Jordan. What is it and how does Robert Jordan react?

2. What do Robert Jordan and Pablo discuss as they load the horses and prepare to leave?

3. Why is Robert Jordan angry with Pilar and himself when he learns Pablo stole the materials for the mission?

4. Who does Pilar blame for the stolen materials?

5. What is the ultimate reason Pablo returned to the cave?

6. Does Robert Jordan live? Explain.

7. How is Pablo treated when he appears at the entrance to the cave?

8. How do Maria's parent's react right before they are killed by the fascists?

9. What do the men at the government post not know about what has happened?

10. What does Robert Jordan wish he could talk to his grandfather about and hopefully receive some advice? What does he realize as a result of his thoughts?

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