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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Pursuit Race.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What relationship does Pinn have to the major in "A Simple Enquiry"?
(a) Pinn is the major's brother.
(b) Pinn is the major's son.
(c) Pinn is the major's cousin.
(d) Pinn is the major's orderly.

2. What phrase do the two killers use when mocking Nick in "The Killers"?
(a) Pretty bright boy.
(b) Pretty honest guy.
(c) Very bright boy.
(d) Very shady guy.

3. What is Mr. Turner's relationship to William in "A Pursuite Race"?
(a) He is his manager.
(b) He is his brother.
(c) He is his co-worker.
(d) He is his father.

4. In the story "A Pursuit Race," what is William's nickname?
(a) Fast Billy.
(b) Sliding Billy.
(c) Fast Charlie.
(d) Billy goat.

5. In what city does the story "A Pursuit Race" end up?
(a) Kansas City.
(b) Paris.
(c) New York City.
(d) Oklahoma City.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which month does the story “A Simple Enquiry” take place?

2. What does the major say will likely happen if Pinn returns to the war in the story "A Simple Enquiry"?

3. What sort of crime did Ole Andreson committ in Chicago in "The Killers"?

4. What are the two killers names in "The Killers"?

5. In "A Simple Enquiry," what does the major call Pinn?

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