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

2. 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) Florence.
(b) Pisa.
(c) Genoa.
(d) Spezia.

3. In the story "Fifty Grand," who is Jack sick of and wants to return to town?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Danny.
(c) Jerry.
(d) Walcott.

4. In "Fifty Grand," what is the name of the place where Jack has been training for his fights?
(a) The farm.
(b) Soldier's.
(c) Hogan's.
(d) Jerry's.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What animal does the young offer say the three officers with medals are like in the story "In Another Country"?

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

5. What does the major say will likely happen if Pinn returns to the war in the story "A Simple Enquiry"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jack maintain his relationship with his wife when he is training at Hogan’s in "Fifty Grand"?

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

3. How does the American man describe the operation to the girl in "Hills Like White Elephants"?

4. Why does Jack bet against himself in the fight in "Fifty Grand"?

5. What theme is the girl in "Hills Like White Elephants" suggesting by saying that they can never get their life back, once she has had the operation?

6. Why does the young officer in “In Another Country” feel like an outsider compared to the other three officers?

7. What does Jack ask Jerry to do with him, to keep him company in "Fifty Grand"?

8. Why is Retana reluctant to have Manuel fight again?

9. How would you describe Jack’s attitude toward his fight?

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

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