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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do the two men in "An Alpine Idyll" see when they come up the road?
(a) A little boy.
(b) A priest.
(c) A skier.
(d) A little girl.

2. What does the innkeeper bring the two men in "An Alpine Idyll"?
(a) Hamburgers.
(b) Their mail.
(c) Hot coffee.
(d) Their wives.

3. Who is the narrator of this story "A Canary For One"?
(a) The woman with the canary.
(b) The American man's wife.
(c) The American man.
(d) A random train passenger.

4. Who does Manuel dedicate "this bull" to during the fight in "The Undefeated"?
(a) The president and Spain.
(b) The president and Madrid.
(c) His wife.
(d) Zurito.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Banal Story," what does the word "banal" mean?

2. In "The Killers," who are the two killers searching for and trying to kill?

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

4. What does the major say several times at the end of the story "In Another Country"?

5. Where was William when the burlesque show caught up with him in "A Pursuit Race"?

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