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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Nick's demeanor throughout the story?
(a) Frantic.
(b) Delirious.
(c) Calm.
(d) Sullen.

2. Who is Nick skiing with in this story?
(a) George.
(b) Tom.
(c) Mack.
(d) Sam.

3. What injury does the major in the hospital have?
(a) Missing eye.
(b) Amputated leg.
(c) Shrapnel wounds.
(d) Disfigured hand.

4. What does Nick think ruined bullfights?
(a) Politics.
(b) ASPCA.
(c) PETA.
(d) Movies.

5. Nick thinks about the time he spent in _________ going to bullfights.
(a) Portugal.
(b) Italy.
(c) Sicily.
(d) Spain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting for the story?

2. What is Nick's condition when the story opens?

3. What is the name of Nick's wife?

4. For what event are Nick and his friends waiting?

5. What does Nick make for breakfast?

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