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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "The Undefeated," what is Manuel drinking at the bar/restaurant?
(a) Brandy.
(b) Tequilla.
(c) Cognac.
(d) Wine.

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

4. Where do the three soliders and the narrator often walk to in "In Another Country"?
(a) Cafe Cova.
(b) The park.
(c) Cafe Amsterdam.
(d) The cemetery.

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

6. In which state does “Fifty Grand” take place?
(a) New York.
(b) Rhode Island.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) Louisianna.

7. Where does the story “The Undefeated” take place?
(a) Sevilla.
(b) Madrid.
(c) Barcelona.
(d) Portugal.

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

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

10. In the story "Fifty Grand," how long does Jack have to "get in form" and train for his fight with Walcott?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) One month.
(c) One week.
(d) One day.

11. What does the major say several times at the end of the story "In Another Country"?
(a) "My heart is broken."
(b) "I cannot return to the war."
(c) "I cannot resign myself."
(d) "I miss my wife."

12. In "In Another Country," what is the name of the device that will heal the soldiers?
(a) The sauna.
(b) The heating pad.
(c) The electric chair.
(d) The machine.

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

14. What does the major call Pinn at the end of "A Simple Enquiry"?
(a) A little devil.
(b) A little saint.
(c) A little liar.
(d) A little thief.

15. Once they arrive at the destination where the operation will take place, how does the girl say she feels in "Hills LIke White Elephants"?
(a) Fine.
(b) Hesitant.
(c) Scared.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what country does the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?" take place?

3. In "Fifty Grand," what is the name of the place where Jack has been training for his fights?

4. How old is the character Pinn in "A Simple Enquiry"?

5. What does Zurito say to Manuel, in "The Undefeated"?

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