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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. What does the stranger tempt Drioli with?
(a) A warm place to sleep.
(b) Fine food and wine.
(c) Notoriety.
(d) Friendship.

2. How much did William spend for betting on the lower number field?
(a) 400 pounds.
(b) 200 pounds.
(c) 500 pounds.
(d) 300 pounds.

3. What is Scott's occupation in "The Sound Machine?"
(a) Inventor.
(b) Patent Officer.
(c) Mechanic.
(d) Doctor.

4. What does the man on the train platform say his name really is?
(a) Jorgenson.
(b) Jotter.
(c) Jocelyn.
(d) Joseph.

5. What kind of women do the Egyptians prefer?
(a) Quiet women.
(b) Older women.
(c) Fuller women.
(d) Younger women.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much could William win if he won the whole auction?

2. How old is Mike's daughter?

3. Where does the Englishman meet the South American man?

4. Where does Stag meet up with William?

5. Who tells Madame Rosette that the deal is off?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Mike cheat in the bet, and how was this discovered?

2. What does Edward do when he sees his wife really thinks the cat is a reincarnated musician?

3. How did Drioli respond to the advances Soutine made on his wife in "Skin?"

4. What happens at the end of "Dip in the Pool?"

5. What does Perkins say he loves about his commute?

6. Why does Louisa think the cat in "Edward the Conqueror" is a reincarnated musician?

7. What is the first thing Klausner discovers with his new machine?

8. How does Mike and his daughter respond to the news that Richard cheated in the bet?

9. In "Galloping Foxley," what did Foxley used to do to Perkins?

10. What does the South American man do to prepare for the bet?

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