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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Scully yell at Johnnie?
(a) To move from his place by the stove.
(b) To bring new patrons from the station.
(c) To get clean glasses.
(d) To get more whiskey.

2. In what time period does THE BLUE HOTEL take place?
(a) Late-1800s.
(b) Late-1700s.
(c) Early-1800s.
(d) Late-1900s.

3. What color is the hotel painted?
(a) Blue.
(b) Turquoise.
(c) Green.
(d) Purple.

4. In what state does THE BLUE HOTEL take place?
(a) New Mexico.
(b) New York.
(c) California.
(d) Nebraska.

5. The Swede says that he is no __________________.
(a) Tenderfoot.
(b) Pushover.
(c) Hero.
(d) Saint.

6. What nationality does the cowboy think the Swede is?
(a) Danish.
(b) Irish.
(c) Polish.
(d) Dutch.

7. What does Johnnie call the Swede?
(a) "Not the brightest bulb in the box."
(b) The "doddangedst Swede" he's ever seen.
(c) The "looniest toon" he's ever come across.
(d) "Two bubbles short of level."

8. What does the Easterner think the Swede has read?
(a) History books.
(b) Too many dime novels.
(c) The Bible.
(d) Comic books about the West.

9. During the game, the Swede says, "I suppose there have been a good many ______________ in this room."
(a) Parties.
(b) Brawls.
(c) Card games.
(d) Men killed.

10. Which of the following does Scully not meet at the station one winter day?
(a) A Swede.
(b) A school teacher.
(c) A retired tailor.
(d) A cowboy.

11. What is the name of the hotel in THE BLUE HOTEL?
(a) The Palace Hotel.
(b) The Royal Suites.
(c) The Castle Hotel.
(d) The Palladium Hotel.

12. What card game is Scully's son playing?
(a) High Five.
(b) Poker.
(c) Euchre.
(d) Double Solitaire.

13. What was the name of Scully's daughter?
(a) Carrie.
(b) Cassie.
(c) Cassandra.
(d) Caroline.

14. What does Scully show the Swede?
(a) Pictures of his children.
(b) New furniture.
(c) Fresh paint.
(d) New carpet.

15. What does the Swede do when the farmer leaves the game?
(a) Yells.
(b) Cries.
(c) Swears.
(d) Laughs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the other men think of the Swede?

2. Who is playing cards with Scully's son?

3. The Swede says that he knows they _________________.

4. What is the name of Scully's older son?

5. How much does the Swede leave Scully for payment?

(see the answer keys)

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