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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story "The Killers," why does Ole Andreson not want to go out?
(a) He is scared of the killer.
(b) He does not feel well.
(c) He is waiting for a phone call from his wife.
(d) He drank too much beer the night before.

2. Which character does Manuel call his only true friend in "The Undefeated"?
(a) Fernando.
(b) Zurito.
(c) Hernandez.
(d) Retana.

3. In what city does the story "A Pursuit Race" end up?
(a) Kansas City.
(b) New York City.
(c) Paris.
(d) Oklahoma City.

4. What word best describes "A Canary For One"?
(a) Ironic.
(b) Tragic.
(c) Humorous.
(d) Light-hearted.

5. How does the narrator explain the man's strange behavior to his friend Guy in the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?"
(a) He says it is self preservation.
(b) He's says the man is in grief.
(c) He says the man is just excited.
(d) He says that the man needs fresh air.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story "An Alpine Idyll," what does John do at the table, while they are sitting in the inn?

2. What does Pinn put on the stove when he enters the major's room in "A Simple Enquiry"?

3. In "A Canary For One," what does the American purchase while waiting for the train to move?

4. In "Ten Indians," what means of transportation is the Garner family using?

5. What publication is the main character of "Banal Story" reading?

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