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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through An Alpine Idyll.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How much older is Manuel than Zurito in "The Undefeated"?
(a) 5 years older.
(b) 20 years older.
(c) 15 years older.
(d) 10 years older.

4. In "An Alpine Idyll," what do the two skiers complain about when they arrive at the inn?
(a) All the people.
(b) The cold weather.
(c) The bad roads.
(d) The bright sun.

5. What time of year does “An Alpine Idyll” take place?
(a) Winter.
(b) Fall.
(c) Spring.
(d) Summer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many kilometers did the man travel with Guy and his friend in the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?"

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

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

4. In "An Alpine Idyll," what is the sexton's first name?

5. In "In Another Country," what illness did the major’s wife die of?

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