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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the major say several times at the end of the story "In Another Country"?
(a) "I cannot resign myself."
(b) "My heart is broken."
(c) "I miss my wife."
(d) "I cannot return to the war."

2. Which character does Manuel call his only true friend in "The Undefeated"?
(a) Fernando.
(b) Retana.
(c) Hernandez.
(d) Zurito.

3. What relationship does Pinn have to the major in "A Simple Enquiry"?
(a) Pinn is the major's son.
(b) Pinn is the major's brother.
(c) Pinn is the major's orderly.
(d) Pinn is the major's cousin.

4. Once they arrive at the destination where the operation will take place, how does the girl say she feels in "Hills LIke White Elephants"?
(a) Scared.
(b) Fine.
(c) Angry.
(d) Hesitant.

5. In "In Another Country," what is the name of the device that will heal the soldiers?
(a) The electric chair.
(b) The sauna.
(c) The heating pad.
(d) The machine.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Fifty Grand," what are the names of the two boys with John?

2. In which month does the story “A Simple Enquiry” take place?

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

4. In "The Undefeated," what is the name of the specific bullfight that Retana agrees to let Manuel fight in?

5. Who does Hogan say will pick Jack in "Fifty Grand"?

Short Essay Questions

1. It is suggested that Jack does not like many people. How does he feel about Jerry in "Fifty Grand"?

2. How does the girl view the ways they will change after the operation in "Hills Like White Elephants"?

3. What theme is the girl in "Hills Like White Elephants" suggesting by saying that they can never get their life back, once she has had the operation?

4. Why does the major think that Pinn is lying to him about being corrupt to his girlfriend in "A Single Enquiry"?

5. Why do the people of Milan hate the group of four young men walking through the streets?

6. Why does Nick want to leave town at the end of "The Killers"?

7. Why does Jack bet against himself in the fight in "Fifty Grand"?

8. How is Manuel’s bullfighting talent described?

9. What causes Guy and his friend's car “number” to get dirty, resulting in a facist giving them a ticket?

10. Why does Jack have a difficult time sleeping in "Fifty Grand"?

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