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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story "The Killeres," what is the name of the restaurant where the two killers come in search of Ole Andreson?
(a) Henry's Place.
(b) Frederick's.
(c) Bob's Place.
(d) Henry's.

2. What kind of portraits do they see in the restaurant in Spezia in the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?"
(a) Portraits of Mussolini.
(b) Portraits of Italian women.
(c) Portraits of soldiers.
(d) Portraits of Hitler.

3. In the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?" how does the author describe the facists (officer's) smile when he writes Guy and his friend a ticket?
(a) Cruel.
(b) Confident.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Smug.

4. What time do the two killers arrive to the restaurant in "The Killers"?
(a) Five thirty.
(b) Six-o'clock.
(c) Five-o'clock.
(d) Six thirty.

5. For which publication does the critic watching the bullfight in "The Undfeated" write?
(a) El Espana.
(b) El Heraldo.
(c) El Matador.
(d) El Gustapo.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Jack weigh before the fight in the story "Fifty Grand"?

2. What animal does the young offer say the three officers with medals are like in the story "In Another Country"?

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

4. In which state does “Fifty Grand” take place?

5. What does Jack say is the reason he cannot sleep in the story "Fifty Grand"?

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