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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) Isabel.
(b) Damaso.
(c) The Mayor.
(d) Father Anthony Isabel.

2. What is the name of the priest in "A Very Old Man"?
(a) Father Anthony Isabel.
(b) Father Val.
(c) Father Gonzaga.
(d) Father Nicanor.

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

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

5. In "A Very Old Man," what does the spider woman eat?
(a) Vegetables.
(b) Meatballs.
(c) Cheese.
(d) Insects.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the woman call José?

3. What does José call the woman in "The Woman who Came at Six O'Clock"?

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

5. What disease does the old man catch in "A Very Old Man"?

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