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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Pursuit Race.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Killers," what meal does Ole Andreson normally eat at the restaurant?
(a) Lunch.
(b) A snack.
(c) Breakfast.
(d) Dinner.

2. What is the imaginary creature to whom William refers and speaks in "A Pursuit Race"?
(a) A dragon.
(b) A cat.
(c) A canary.
(d) A wolf.

3. What is Mr. Turner's relationship to William in "A Pursuite Race"?
(a) He is his father.
(b) He is his co-worker.
(c) He is his brother.
(d) He is his manager.

4. In the story "The Killeres," what is the name of the restaurant where the two killers come in search of Ole Andreson?
(a) Bob's Place.
(b) Frederick's.
(c) Henry's.
(d) Henry's Place.

5. In "A Pursuit Race," what word does Mr. Turner use instead of saying "drunk" to William?
(a) Wasted.
(b) Sick.
(c) Under-the-weather.
(d) Stewed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What relationship does Pinn have to the major in "A Simple Enquiry"?

2. What does Pinn put on the stove when he enters the major's room in "A Simple Enquiry"?

3. In the story "A Pursuit Race," what is William's nickname?

4. In "The Killers," what advice does the cook give to Nick about getting involved with the killers?

5. What does the major call Pinn at the end of "A Simple Enquiry"?

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