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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. At the end of "The Woman," what time does the woman say she arrived at the restaurant?
(a) 6:30.
(b) 5:30.
(c) 5:45.
(d) 6:15.

2. What day is it in "One of These Days"?
(a) Wednesday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Sunday.

3. In "One of These Days," what is the Mayor supposed to gargle?
(a) Mouthwash.
(b) A novacaine solution.
(c) Iodine.
(d) Salt water.

4. In "A Very Old Man," what does Elisenda think the old man is at first?
(a) A demon.
(b) A bat.
(c) A sailor.
(d) An angel.

5. What animal is infesting Pelayo's house at the beginning of "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings"?
(a) Roaches.
(b) Crabs.
(c) Alligators.
(d) Goats.

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. What is the name of the priest in "A Very Old Man"?

3. What does the woman call José?

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

5. Who comes to Aurelio Escovar's office for dental work?

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