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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the story "The Killers," why does Ole Andreson not want to go out?
(a) He is scared of the killer.
(b) He drank too much beer the night before.
(c) He does not feel well.
(d) He is waiting for a phone call from his wife.

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) John Hogan and Happy Morgan.
(d) Happy Steinfelt and Lew Miller.

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

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

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

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

8. What relationship does Pinn have to the major in "A Simple Enquiry"?
(a) Pinn is the major's cousin.
(b) Pinn is the major's son.
(c) Pinn is the major's brother.
(d) Pinn is the major's orderly.

9. 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 become an officer of war.
(c) He will die.
(d) He will never marry.

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

11. In the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?" how does the author describe the facists (officer's) smile when he writes Guy and his friend a ticket?
(a) Cruel.
(b) Smug.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Confident.

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

13. In "A Simple Enquiry," why does the major put oil on his face?
(a) Because he has burns and blisters.
(b) Because he has dry skin.
(c) Because he has open cuts.
(d) Because he is nervous and sweaty.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Once they arrive at the destination where the operation will take place, how does the girl say she feels in "Hills LIke White Elephants"?

4. In "The Killers," who get’s tied up together by the killers?

5. Where does "In Another Country" take place?

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