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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fifty Grand.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what country does the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?" take place?
(a) Spain.
(b) France.
(c) Germany.
(d) Italy.

2. In the story "Fifty Grand," how long does Jack have to "get in form" and train for his fight with Walcott?
(a) One week.
(b) One day.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) One month.

3. Who does Hogan say will pick Jack in "Fifty Grand"?
(a) Walcott.
(b) Corbett.
(c) Jerry.
(d) Himself.

4. In "In Another Country," what illness did the major’s wife die of?
(a) Tuberculosis.
(b) Fever.
(c) Measles.
(d) Pneumonia.

5. What were the officers/soldiers bonded by in the story "In Another Country"?
(a) Blond hair.
(b) War.
(c) Their injuries.
(d) Shame.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?" what do Guy and his friend have for dessert?

2. In the story "The Killeres," what is the name of the restaurant where the two killers come in search of Ole Andreson?

3. What does the major say several times at the end of the story "In Another Country"?

4. What is the name of the man Manuel begs to let him return to fighting in "The Undefeated"?

5. In the story "Fifty Grand," who is Jack sick of and wants to return to town?

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