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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the man Manuel begs to let him return to fighting in "The Undefeated"?
(a) Zurito.
(b) Retana.
(c) Hernandez.
(d) Chavez.

3. 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 the man is just excited.
(d) He says that the man needs fresh air.

4. Which character does Manuel call his only true friend in "The Undefeated"?
(a) Zurito.
(b) Hernandez.
(c) Fernando.
(d) Retana.

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

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

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

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

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

10. In "Hills Like White Elephants," what does the girl think that everything tastes like?
(a) Wine.
(b) Licorice.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) Oranges.

11. 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 tie up the two killers.
(c) To go save Ole.
(d) To call the police.

12. 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.

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

14. In "The Killers," what meal does Ole Andreson normally eat at the restaurant?
(a) A snack.
(b) Breakfast.
(c) Lunch.
(d) Dinner.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Hills Like White Elephants," the hills are across the valley of what location?

2. How much does Jack weigh before the fight in the story "Fifty Grand"?

3. In "In Another Country," what illness did the major’s wife die of?

4. How much older is Manuel than Zurito in "The Undefeated"?

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

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