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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 Pinn put on the stove when he enters the major's room in "A Simple Enquiry"?
(a) An old newspaper.
(b) Some pine branches.
(c) Some large logs.
(d) Incense.

2. What is the imaginary creature to whom William refers and speaks in "A Pursuit Race"?
(a) A dragon.
(b) A wolf.
(c) A cat.
(d) A canary.

3. In "A Simple Enquiry," what does the major call Pinn?
(a) His best friend.
(b) A good man.
(c) A good boy.
(d) An excellent soldier.

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

5. Who greets the door when Nick arrives to talk with Ole Andreson in "The Killers"?
(a) Mrs. Smith.
(b) Mr. Butler.
(c) Mr. Bell.
(d) Mrs. Bell.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story “A Pursuit Race,” what has William Campbell been in a pursuit race with?

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

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

4. In "A Pursuite Race," what does Mr. Turner call William when he arrives at his room?

5. What relationship does Pinn have to the major in "A Simple Enquiry"?

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