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What are the killers' names?
Al and Max
100
What have the killers come to do?
To kill Ole Andersen
100
What is the name of the lunch-room?
Henry's
100
Why could "murder" be a theme in this story?
Because the killers have come to kill Ole Andersen.
100
Where is Ernest Hemingway from?
U.S.A (Oak park, Illinois)
200
What is the main-character's name?
Nick Adams
200
What food, that he is able to get, does Max order?
Bacon and eggs
200
Where is Ole Andersen from?
Sweden
200
Why could "chaos" be a theme in this story?
Because the story is very chaotic
200
Which other story by Hemingway, that we have also read, is Nick Adams also in?
Indian Camp
300
Who is the owner of the lunch-room?
George
300
Why is Sam so much more nervous regarding the happening?
Because Sam feels extra exposed, because he's black. Because he has already experienced enough violence.
300
Which two locations does the story take place in?
the lunch-room and Hirsch’s rooming-house
300
How could the theme "masculinity" fit into the story?
Because the George, Nick and Ole respond very calmly to the happening. Because the killers were very bossy and had the situation under control. Because Nick was trying to "swagger" the happening off, by having an attitude. ( ‘Say,’ he said. ‘What the hell?’)
300
What is Ernest Hemingway's middle name?
Miller
400
What were the killers wearing on their heads?
Derby hat bowler hat
400
when does the story take place? Justify your answer.
1920's (gangster era)
400
Which town does it take place in?
Summit
400
How could "Fear" be a theme in this story?
Sam is afraid to get killed. Ole Andersen does not fear the gangsters who have come to kill him.
400
Which novel is his most famous one?
For Whom the Bell Tolls
500
What was Ole Andersen's profession?
A boxer
500
Where are the killers from?
Chicago (‘He (Ole) must have got mixed up in something in Chicago.’)
500
What city was Ole Andersen in before?
Chicago
500
Why could "upbringing/parenting" be a theme in this story.
Because of the fact that Sam is very cautious, and the reason for that may be, that since he is black, he has been brought up be extra careful, because he is constantly at risk, because of his skin-colour. The other men are not as cautious, because of them being white, and therefore they have not been brought up to be careful, because it has not been an issue for them.
500
What kind of writing style is Hemingway known for?
Minimalism