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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story "Ten Indians," what time of day are the Garners and Nick returning from the Fourth of July festivities?
(a) Mid afternoon.
(b) Late in the evening.
(c) Mid morning.
(d) The early morning.

2. In "Now I Lay Me," why would Nick run out of worms when he went fishing?
(a) Because he dropped the can.
(b) Because all the worms died in the heat.
(c) Because they slithered out of the can.
(d) Because he only brought ten for bait.

3. What is the earliest thing Nick remembers from his childhood in the story "Now I Lay Me"?
(a) HIs childhood bedroom.
(b) The birth of his sister.
(c) The attac in the house where he was born.
(d) His first birthday party.

4. Where did the main character read that the English cricketers were sharpening their wickets in "Banal Story"?
(a) France.
(b) Nova Scotia.
(c) Australia.
(d) London.

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

6. Who do the two men in "An Alpine Idyll" see when they come up the road?
(a) A little boy.
(b) A priest.
(c) A skier.
(d) A little girl.

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

8. In what city does the story "A Pursuit Race" end up?
(a) New York City.
(b) Oklahoma City.
(c) Kansas City.
(d) Paris.

9. What was the weather like when Manuel died in 'Banal Story"?
(a) It was raining.
(b) It was windy.
(c) It was snowing.
(d) It was very hot.

10. In "Now I Lay Me," what would Nick use for bait when he ran out of worms?
(a) Flies he made.
(b) Wood chips.
(c) Insects.
(d) Snakes.

11. What is the name of Nick's orderly in "Now I Lay Me"?
(a) George.
(b) William.
(c) John.
(d) Hector.

12. What time do the three soldiers arrive at the drinking place in "Today Is Friday"?
(a) Nine o'clock.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Ten o'clock.
(d) Eleven o'clock.

13. What is William still doing at the end of "A Pursuit Race"?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Racing.
(c) Eating.
(d) Drinking.

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

15. What does the main character of "Banal Story" think is everywhere, based on what he is reading?
(a) Romance.
(b) Heartache.
(c) Tragedy.
(d) War.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the family with whom Nick is traveling for the holiday in "Ten Indians"?

2. What group of people were relieved that Manuel was dead in "Banal Story"?

3. In what town is the story “As I Lay Me” set?

4. In the story "Today Is Friday," which of the soldiers wants to leave and return to the barracks?

5. At the end of "Now I Lay Me," what does Nick return to thinking about?

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