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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 heritage is the character Jack in "Fifty Grand"?
(a) Irish.
(b) Italian.
(c) Spanish.
(d) German.

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

3. In the story "Ten Indians," what time of day are the Garners and Nick returning from the Fourth of July festivities?
(a) Mid morning.
(b) The early morning.
(c) Mid afternoon.
(d) Late in the evening.

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

5. In "A Canary For One," what does the American woman say the canary loves?
(a) The sun.
(b) People.
(c) Crackers.
(d) Flying.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A Canary For One," why had the American couple been in Vevey?

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

3. How much money does Jack bet on Walcott winning the fight in the story "Fifty Grand"?

4. At the beginning of "The Undefeated," where had Manuel just been relieved from?

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

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