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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Killers," what advice does the cook give to Nick about getting involved with the killers?
(a) To tie up the two killers.
(b) To go save Ole.
(c) To call the police.
(d) To stay out of it.

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

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

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

5. In "Hills Like White Elephants," the hills are across the valley of what location?
(a) Paris.
(b) Madrid.
(c) Spain.
(d) Ebro.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?" what had Mussolini done to all the brothels?

2. What does Jack say he needs to fight Walcott in "Fifty Grand"?

3. 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?

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

5. In "The Undefeated," what is Manuel drinking at the bar/restaurant?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the girl view the ways they will change after the operation in "Hills Like White Elephants"?

2. It is suggested that Jack does not like many people. How does he feel about Jerry in "Fifty Grand"?

3. In "A Single Enquiry," what does the major tell Pinn about him staying on as his orderly?

4. Why does the major think that Pinn is lying to him about being corrupt to his girlfriend in "A Single Enquiry"?

5. In hindsight and while in the hospital, how does Manuel perceive his final fight?

6. Why do the people of Milan hate the group of four young men walking through the streets?

7. How is Manuel’s bullfighting talent described?

8. How does the major respond when the doctor tells him he can fix his hand?

9. Why does the girl ask the American man to stop talking in "Hills Like White Elephants"?

10. How does Jack finally fall asleep on the night before his big fight in "Fifty Grand"?

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