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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 is the name of the device that will heal the soldiers?
(a) The electric chair.
(b) The machine.
(c) The heating pad.
(d) The sauna.

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

3. In the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?" what had Mussolini done to all the brothels?
(a) Burned them.
(b) Abolished them.
(c) Sold them.
(d) Promoted them.

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

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

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

7. Why does Zurito agree to help Manuel in his last bullfight in "The Undefeated"?
(a) Because Manuel promises to retire from bullfighting if he loses.
(b) Because he secretly made a bet on Manuel’s loss.
(c) Because Renata bribed him to help Manuel.
(d) Because he feels bad for Manuel and wants to see him suffer.

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

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

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

11. 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) Hesitant.
(b) Fine.
(c) Scared.
(d) Angry.

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

13. What word best describes how the soldier feels in comparison to the community members and the other officers in the story "In Another Country"?
(a) Sad.
(b) Detached.
(c) Confident.
(d) Guilty.

14. What is the major’s full name in "In Another Country"?
(a) Signor Maggiore.
(b) Signor Jacob.
(c) Signor Salvador.
(d) Major Jacob.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Killers," what meal does Ole Andreson normally eat at the restaurant?

2. What phrase do the two killers use when mocking Nick in "The Killers"?

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

4. In "The Undefeated," what is the name of the specific bullfight that Retana agrees to let Manuel fight in?

5. What does Jack say is the reason he cannot sleep in the story "Fifty Grand"?

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