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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator call the woman who appears at the window of 2 St. Olaf's Place?
(a) Ylayali.
(b) Margerita.
(c) Kajlinka.
(d) Anna.

2. What has the narrator left in the pawn shop?
(a) His pen.
(b) His writing paper.
(c) His cap.
(d) His pencil.

3. What do the narrator and engineer drink?
(a) Beer.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Tea.
(d) Wine.

4. Why does Mr. Christie decide against employing the narrator?
(a) Doesn't like his appearance.
(b) Doesn't like his name.
(c) Wrong date on the application.
(d) Bad handwriting on the application.

5. What falls out of the narrator's pocket as he takes out his papers?
(a) A check.
(b) Barber coupons.
(c) A pamphlet.
(d) A small painting.

6. What does the narrator call the editor?
(a) The Captain.
(b) The Duke.
(c) The King.
(d) The Chief.

7. What does the narrator leave behind when he is asked to move on by the policeman?
(a) His papers.
(b) His blanket.
(c) His hat.
(d) His waistcoat.

8. Of what is the woman in black's umbrella ring made?
(a) Silver.
(b) Gold.
(c) Rubber.
(d) Ivory.

9. What does the narrator tell the clerk at Semb's is wrapped in his blanket?
(a) A dove.
(b) Important documents.
(c) Two vases.
(d) A sculpture.

10. What does the narrator buy to settle his stomach?
(a) Tea.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Boiled milk.
(d) Beer.

11. What is making the narrator feel drunk?
(a) Sleeplessness.
(b) Hunger.
(c) Gin.
(d) Whiskey.

12. From what is the dog's collar made?
(a) Moroccan leather.
(b) Iron chains.
(c) Brazilian gold.
(d) Mexican silver.

13. Where does the narrator say he is sending the package?
(a) Smyrna.
(b) Moscow.
(c) Tangiers.
(d) Beirut.

14. What can the narrator hear coming from the Student's Promenade?
(a) Voices arguing.
(b) A student shouting.
(c) Band music.
(d) Loud laughter.

15. What does the narrator call the pawnshop owner?
(a) Godfather.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Brother.
(d) Father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What physical feature of the woman outside the butcher's shop nauseates the narrator?

2. Of what in particular is the narrator frightened?

3. To whom does the narrator give his stolen money?

4. What makes the narrator cry?

5. About what food does the narrator fantasize as he walks away?

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