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

2. In "The Undefeated," what is the name of the specific bullfight that Retana agrees to let Manuel fight in?
(a) The Nocturnal.
(b) The Championship.
(c) the Festival Fight
(d) The Riverdale.

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?
(a) Cruel.
(b) Confident.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Smug.

4. How does the narrator explain the man's strange behavior to his friend Guy in the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?"
(a) He says the man is just excited.
(b) He says that the man needs fresh air.
(c) He's says the man is in grief.
(d) He says it is self preservation.

5. What phrase do the two killers use when mocking Nick in "The Killers"?
(a) Pretty bright boy.
(b) Very shady guy.
(c) Pretty honest guy.
(d) Very bright boy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Fifty Grand," who is Jack sick of and wants to return to town?

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?

3. Who does Hogan say will pick Jack in "Fifty Grand"?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What do you think the author is suggesting about honesty in "A Simple Enquiry"?

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

8. What is Nick and George’s theory about why two killers are after Ole Andreson?

9. How is Manuel’s bullfighting talent described?

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

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