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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does William have on his forearm, that he shows to Mr. Turner, in "A Pursuit Race"?
(a) Three big bruises.
(b) Two small punctures.
(c) A tattoo.
(d) One huge cut.

2. Which of the three soldiers feels bad (or remorse) for what they have done in "Today Is Friday"?
(a) The third soldier.
(b) The second soldier.
(c) The first soldier.
(d) All of them.

3. In his real life, how did Hemingway ultimately die?
(a) Suicide.
(b) Alcoholism.
(c) Care accident.
(d) Bull-fighting injury.

4. How long had the two men been skiing at Silvretta in "An Alpine Idyll"?
(a) Five days.
(b) Five weeks.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) One month.

5. In "Ten Indians," what animal does Carl compare Indians to?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Snakes.
(c) Skunks.
(d) Flies.

6. What does the peasant hang from his dead wife's mouth in "An Alpine Idyll"?
(a) A rope.
(b) A lantern.
(c) A pair of boots.
(d) A candle.

7. According to the American woman in "A Canary For One," who makes the best husbands?
(a) English.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Italians.
(d) Americans.

8. What does the peasant say in response to his behavior in "An Alpine Idyll"?
(a) That he was sorry for his behavior.
(b) That they were getting a divorce.
(c) That he hated her.
(d) That he loved his wife.

9. What time of year does “An Alpine Idyll” take place?
(a) Winter.
(b) Summer.
(c) Fall.
(d) Spring.

10. Where does the story "Today is Friday" take place?
(a) In the woods.
(b) In a restaurant.
(c) In a cemetery.
(d) In a drinking place, like a bar.

11. During what month does "An Alpine Idyll" take place?
(a) February.
(b) October.
(c) December.
(d) May.

12. What sport activity are John and his friend doing in the story “An Alpine Idyll”?
(a) Hiking.
(b) Hiking.
(c) Bicyling.
(d) Skiing.

13. What does the third soldier say he has in "Today Is Friday"?
(a) A gut-ache.
(b) A headache.
(c) A broken leg.
(d) A cut on his arm.

14. What specific beverage are the soldiers drinking in "Today Is Friday"?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) White wine.
(c) Beer.
(d) Red wine.

15. What does Nick remember about his father in "Now I Lay Me"?
(a) That he had a good sense of humor.
(b) That he was in the war.
(c) That he drank a lot.
(d) That he went on hunting trips.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the weather like when Manuel died in 'Banal Story"?

2. In the story "Ten Indians," what time of day are the Garners and Nick returning from the Fourth of July festivities?

3. What does the innkeeper bring the two men in "An Alpine Idyll"?

4. In the story "Today Is Friday," who have the soldiers crucified in the story?

5. What publication is the main character of "Banal Story" reading?

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