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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which character does Manuel call his only true friend in "The Undefeated"?
2. In the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?" what had Mussolini done to all the brothels?
3. In "Fifty Grand," what are the names of the two boys with John?
4. In "In Another Country," what is the name of the device that will heal the soldiers?
5. Where does the story “The Undefeated” take place?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is Manuel’s bullfighting talent described?
2. How does Jack finally fall asleep on the night before his big fight in "Fifty Grand"?
3. Why does Nick want to leave town at the end of "The Killers"?
4. How does the author describe the scenery at the start of “Che Ti Dice La Patria”?
5. What does Jack ask Jerry to do with him, to keep him company in "Fifty Grand"?
6. Why does Jack bet against himself in the fight in "Fifty Grand"?
7. What is Nick and George’s theory about why two killers are after Ole Andreson?
8. What do you think the author is suggesting about honesty in "A Simple Enquiry"?
9. Why do the people of Milan hate the group of four young men walking through the streets?
10. Why does the major think that Pinn is lying to him about being corrupt to his girlfriend in "A Single Enquiry"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay arguing which of the short stories contains the most literary merit. Describe the story and explain what literary aspects deem the story excellent.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay explaining the author’s development and use of the theme of loneliness and detachment from war. What suggestion does the author make about war and its repercussions? How does he use people to strengthen this theme?
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay explaining how the author feels about women and marriage. How does he use characters and events to support his belief?
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