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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 does the major say will likely happen if Pinn returns to the war in the story "A Simple Enquiry"?
(a) He will become an officer of war.
(b) He will never marry.
(c) He will never marry.
(d) He will die.

2. In his drunken state, what does William speak through in the story "A Pursuite Race"?
(a) His hands.
(b) A paper cup.
(c) A magical wand.
(d) A sheet.

3. 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.

4. Where was William when the burlesque show caught up with him in "A Pursuit Race"?
(a) In bed.
(b) Downtown.
(c) Gambling.
(d) At the bar.

5. In the story “A Pursuit Race,” what has William Campbell been in a pursuit race with?
(a) A motorcycle gang.
(b) A woman.
(c) A burlesque.
(d) The circus.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "The Killers," why does Ole Andreson not want to go out?

2. In "The Killers," who get’s tied up together by the killers?

3. In "A Simple Enquiry," why does the major put oil on his face?

4. In "The Killers," who are the two killers searching for and trying to kill?

5. What does William yell to Mr. Turner when he enters his room in "A Pursuit Race"?

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