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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "A Canary For One," what does the American purchase while waiting for the train to move?
(a) A copy of "the Forum" and a cup of tea.
(b) A copy of “the Daily Mail” and half a bottle of Evian water.
(c) A copy of “the Forum” and a half a bottle of Evian water.
(d) A copy of “the Daily Mail” and glass of wine.

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

3. Where does the story "Hills Like White Elephants" take place?
(a) An airplane.
(b) A train.
(c) In a car.
(d) A wagon.

4. What does the peasant say in response to his behavior in "An Alpine Idyll"?
(a) That he was sorry for his behavior.
(b) That he loved his wife.
(c) That they were getting a divorce.
(d) That he hated her.

5. In "The Undefeated," what does Manuel use to kill the bull?
(a) His hands.
(b) A muleta.
(c) A knife.
(d) A gun.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "An Alpine Idyll," what do the two skiers complain about when they arrive at the inn?

2. In the story "A Canary For One," what is the name of the hotel that the American woman and the couple have stayed at in the past?

3. What time of year does “An Alpine Idyll” take place?

4. What is the major’s full name in "In Another Country"?

5. What does the major say will likely happen if Pinn returns to the war in the story "A Simple Enquiry"?

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