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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who greets the door when Nick arrives to talk with Ole Andreson in "The Killers"?
(a) Mr. Bell.
(b) Mr. Butler.
(c) Mrs. Smith.
(d) Mrs. Bell.

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

3. What does Jack say he needs to fight Walcott in "Fifty Grand"?
(a) More training.
(b) Luck.
(c) Strength.
(d) A miracle.

4. How much money does Jack bet on Walcott winning the fight in the story "Fifty Grand"?
(a) Fifty grand.
(b) Thirty grand.
(c) One hundred grand.
(d) Twenty-Five grand.

5. In "Fifty Grand," what are the names of the two boys with John?
(a) John Hogan and Happy Morgan.
(b) Happy Steinfelt and Lew Morgan.
(c) Happy Steinfelt and Lew Miller.
(d) Happy Stinger and John Morgan.

6. What sort of crime did Ole Andreson committ in Chicago in "The Killers"?
(a) He double-crossed somebody.
(b) He stole money from a bank.
(c) He killed someone.
(d) Nothing. He is innocent.

7. How much does Jack weigh before the fight in the story "Fifty Grand"?
(a) 130 pounds.
(b) 150 pounds.
(c) 143 pounds.
(d) 200 pounds.

8. In "The Killers," what advice does the cook give to Nick about getting involved with the killers?
(a) To stay out of it.
(b) To call the police.
(c) To tie up the two killers.
(d) To go save Ole.

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

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

11. What phrase do the two killers use when mocking Nick in "The Killers"?
(a) Pretty honest guy.
(b) Pretty bright boy.
(c) Very bright boy.
(d) Very shady guy.

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

13. In "Che Ti Dice La Patria?" what is the man that Guy and his friend pick up carrying?
(a) His suitcase.
(b) A book.
(c) His bicycle.
(d) An umbrella.

14. At the end of "In Another Country," what does the major do?
(a) Wiggles his fixed hand.
(b) Looks out the window.
(c) Smiles and thanks the doctors.
(d) Starts to cry.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Pinn put on the stove when he enters the major's room in "A Simple Enquiry"?

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

4. What is the name of the man Manuel begs to let him return to fighting in "The Undefeated"?

5. Why does Zurito agree to help Manuel in his last bullfight in "The Undefeated"?

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