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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) Hogan.
(b) Jerry.
(c) Soldier.
(d) Walcott.

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

3. In "In Another Country," what does the narrator tell the major he will do after the war?
(a) Learn the Italian language.
(b) Speak grammatically.
(c) Travel around Europe.
(d) Marry an American woman.

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

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

6. Who does Manuel dedicate "this bull" to during the fight in "The Undefeated"?
(a) The president and Spain.
(b) His wife.
(c) Zurito.
(d) The president and Madrid.

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

8. In the story "The Killeres," what is the name of the restaurant where the two killers come in search of Ole Andreson?
(a) Henry's.
(b) Frederick's.
(c) Henry's Place.
(d) Bob's Place.

9. In the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?" what do Guy and his friend have for dessert?
(a) Cake.
(b) Sorbet.
(c) Chocolate mousse.
(d) Bananas.

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

11. Who does Hogan say will pick Jack in "Fifty Grand"?
(a) Himself.
(b) Corbett.
(c) Jerry.
(d) Walcott.

12. In the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?" what city do Guy and his friend stop for lunch, when they are teased by some prostitutes?
(a) Spezia.
(b) Genoa.
(c) Pisa.
(d) Florence.

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

14. At the beginning of "The Undefeated," where had Manuel just been relieved from?
(a) Jail.
(b) The insane asylum.
(c) A crime scene.
(d) The hospital.

15. For which publication does the critic watching the bullfight in "The Undfeated" write?
(a) El Matador.
(b) El Heraldo.
(c) El Espana.
(d) El Gustapo.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which character does Manuel call his only true friend in "The Undefeated"?

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

5. What is the major’s full name in "In Another Country"?

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