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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 story "Today Is Friday," which of the soldiers wants to leave and return to the barracks?
(a) The second.
(b) The first.
(c) The third.
(d) All of them.

2. In "Ten Indians," what means of transportation is the Garner family using?
(a) A horse.
(b) A wagon.
(c) A horse carriage.
(d) A car.

3. What is the name of Nick's orderly in "Now I Lay Me"?
(a) Hector.
(b) John.
(c) William.
(d) George.

4. What does Nick listen to in "Now I Lay Me" while he is trying to fall asleep?
(a) The sound of men laughing loudly while they drink.
(b) The sound of silk worms eating.
(c) Coyotes howling.
(d) Babies crying.

5. In "A Canary For One," what does the American woman say the canary loves?
(a) People.
(b) Crackers.
(c) The sun.
(d) Flying.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "An Alpine Idyll," what do the two skiers complain about when they arrive at the inn?

2. According to the American woman in "A Canary For One," who makes the best husbands?

3. In the story “A Pursuit Race,” what has William Campbell been in a pursuit race with?

4. What does William yell to Mr. Turner when he enters his room in "A Pursuit Race"?

5. What sport activity are John and his friend doing in the story “An Alpine Idyll”?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "A Canary For One," why did the American woman take her daughter away?

2. What does Mrs. Garner tell Nick, to make him feel better in "Ten Indians"?

3. What is the mean stereotype that Carl says to Nick about his Indian girlfriend in "Ten Indians"?

4. How does William respond when Mr. Turner accuses him of drinking too much and of needing help in "A Pursuit Race"?

5. What does William say about the wolf he sees and hears in "A Pursuit Race"?

6. What are the three soldiers discussing while they drink in "Today is Friday"?

7. Why do you think the author wrote “Today Is Friday” in a play version instead of a narrative, like the other stories?

8. In "Banal Story," from what does Manuel Garcia eventually die?

9. Why are some of the bullfighters relieved when Manuel dies in "Banal Story"?

10. How does Nick respond when he hears about Prudence Mitchelle and Frank Washburn in "Ten Indians"?

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