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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Undefeated," what is the name of the specific bullfight that Retana agrees to let Manuel fight in?
(a) The Riverdale.
(b) The Nocturnal.
(c) the Festival Fight
(d) The Championship.

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

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

4. What does the woman on the train think the line of hills resembles in "Hills LIke White Elephants"?
(a) Green camels.
(b) White elephants.
(c) Pink elephants.
(d) Brown camels.

5. What type of operation is the couple planning to have done in "Hills Like White Elephants"?
(a) An abortion.
(b) Femur surgery.
(c) Dental surgery.
(d) A hip replacement.

6. In the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?" what heritage are Guy and his friend?
(a) Old Southern Germans.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Italian.
(d) French.

7. In "The Killers," what was Ole Andreson’s former profession?
(a) He was a priest.
(b) He was a bullfighter.
(c) He was a fighter.
(d) He was a gangster.

8. Why does Zurito agree to help Manuel in his last bullfight in "The Undefeated"?
(a) Because he secretly made a bet on Manuel’s loss.
(b) Because he feels bad for Manuel and wants to see him suffer.
(c) Because Manuel promises to retire from bullfighting if he loses.
(d) Because Renata bribed him to help Manuel.

9. How does the narrator explain the man's strange behavior to his friend Guy in the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?"
(a) He's says the man is in grief.
(b) He says it is self preservation.
(c) He says that the man needs fresh air.
(d) He says the man is just excited.

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

11. In "Hills Like White Elephants," how many bags are the girl and the American man traveling with?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

12. 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 soldiers.
(c) Portraits of Italian women.
(d) Portraits of Hitler.

13. In "A Simple Enquiry," what does the major call Pinn?
(a) An excellent soldier.
(b) A good man.
(c) His best friend.
(d) A good boy.

14. How many kilometers did the man travel with Guy and his friend in the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?"
(a) 20 kilometers.
(b) 50 kilometers.
(c) 15 kilometers.
(d) 5 kilometers.

15. How do the killers describe Ole Andreson in "The Killers"?
(a) A petite Swede.
(b) A big ganster.
(c) A short American.
(d) A big Swede.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jack say he needs to fight Walcott in "Fifty Grand"?

2. In "In Another Country," what is the name of the device that will heal the soldiers?

3. In "The Undefeated," what is Manuel drinking at the bar/restaurant?

4. What time do the two killers arrive to the restaurant in "The Killers"?

5. Where does the story “The Undefeated” take place?

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