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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Badajoz.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Valencia, who approaches the American about attending a bullfight?
(a) the President
(b) the hotel clerk
(c) the mayor
(d) picador

2. The author describes Spain as:
(a) a very special country
(b) horrible
(c) the same as other countries
(d) a place he would never visit again

3. What does Michener learn of the young men of the village in Extremadura?
(a) they work as merchants in the town
(b) they leave for Germany or Barcelona and send home money
(c) they work hard on their peasant plots
(d) they work for their fathers

4. What is the focal point of socialization for businessmen in Spain?
(a) a restaurant
(b) the central plaza
(c) the club
(d) the church

5. The club proprietor explains to Michener:
(a) the tradition of Spanish names
(b) that he should not ask questions
(c) there are no businessmen in Badajoz
(d) why he is not welcome at the club

Short Answer Questions

1. The people of Teruel are described as:

2. In Castellon, what did the women throw from the balconies?

3. At the end of the fiesta, the American saw his first:

4. At the time of Michener's visit to Badajoz, the leader of Spain is:

5. The man on board in the Introduction is described as being:

(see the answer key)

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