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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who comes to Aurelio Escovar's office for dental work?
(a) The Mayor.
(b) Father Anthony Isabel.
(c) Isabel.
(d) Damaso.

2. What does the woman in "The Woman" put in her hair?
(a) Vaseline.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Hair extensions.
(d) Leave-in conditioner.

3. To what animal is José compared?
(a) A lion.
(b) A bear.
(c) A dog.
(d) An ox.

4. How much admission do Pelayo and Elisenda charge to see the old man?
(a) Five cents.
(b) One gold piece.
(c) Thirty pesos.
(d) One peso.

5. What does the woman call José?
(a) Chepe.
(b) Cielito lindo.
(c) Pepillo.
(d) Piloncillo.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has it been since the Mayor in "One of These Days" shaved the right side of his face?

2. At the end of "The Woman," what time does the woman say she arrived at the restaurant?

3. In "A Very Old Man," what does the spider woman eat?

4. In "One of These Days," what is the Mayor supposed to gargle?

5. What does the Mayor get rid of in "One of These Days"?

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