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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "In Another country," what sport does the doctor tell the young officer he will return to playing like a champion?
(a) Soccer.
(b) Bullfighting.
(c) Football.
(d) Fencing.

2. In "The Killers," who get’s tied up together by the killers?
(a) Nick and George.
(b) Nick and Sam.
(c) Only Nick.
(d) George and Ole.

3. In "The Undefeated," how many times does Manuel stab the bull before it dies?
(a) Seven.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Manuel dedicate "this bull" to during the fight in "The Undefeated"?

2. In the story "Fifty Grand," who is Jack sick of and wants to return to town?

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

4. In "The Killers," what advice does the cook give to Nick about getting involved with the killers?

5. In "The Undefeated," what is the name of the specific bullfight that Retana agrees to let Manuel fight in?

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