"The Old Man at the Bridge” by Ernest Hemingway

1. According to the old man, why did he have to leave his town?

• A) Because of a flood
• B) Because of the enemy planes
• C) Because of the captain's orders due to artillery
• D) Because his family had already left

2. What does the old man's statement, "I am without politics," primarily signify?

• A) He is not interested in current events.
• B) He is an innocent civilian caught in a conflict he has no part in.
• C) He supports the opposing side to the narrator.
• D) He is uneducated about the government.

3. What kind of spectacles was the old man wearing?

• A) Gold rimmed
• B) Steel rimmed
• C) Rimless
• D) Plastic framed

4. Which of his animals was the old man confident could look after itself?

• A) The goats
• B) The pigeons
• C) The cat
• D) The mules

5. Why was the old man the last person to leave his town of San Carlos?

• A) He was too tired to leave earlier.
• B) He did not believe the danger was real.
• C) He was stubborn and refused to follow orders.
• D) He was devoted to taking care of his animals.

6. Where did the old man say he was from?

• A) Barcelona
• B) Tortosa
• C) San Carlos
• D) The Ebro Delta

7. What was the narrator's official duty at the bridge?

• A) To help peasants cross the bridge
• B) To direct traffic towards Barcelona
• C) To scout the enemy's advancement
• D) To question refugees like the old man