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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fifty Grand.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal does the young offer say the three officers with medals are like in the story "In Another Country"?
(a) A swarm of bees.
(b) Hunting birds.
(c) Vultures.
(d) Hunting-hawks.

2. In the story "Fifty Grand," what is the name of the fighter to whom Jack loses?
(a) Jerry.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Walcott.
(d) Hogan.

3. In "In Another Country," what is the name of the device that will heal the soldiers?
(a) The electric chair.
(b) The heating pad.
(c) The sauna.
(d) The machine.

4. In "The Undefeated," what is Manuel drinking at the bar/restaurant?
(a) Cognac.
(b) Tequilla.
(c) Brandy.
(d) Wine.

5. In the story "The Killers," why does Ole Andreson not want to go out?
(a) He does not feel well.
(b) He drank too much beer the night before.
(c) He is scared of the killer.
(d) He is waiting for a phone call from his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?" what had Mussolini done to all the brothels?

2. At the end of "In Another Country," what does the major do?

3. In what country does the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?" take place?

4. What does the woman on the train think the line of hills resembles in "Hills LIke White Elephants"?

5. How much older is Manuel than Zurito in "The Undefeated"?

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