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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does William have on his forearm, that he shows to Mr. Turner, in "A Pursuit Race"?
(a) A tattoo.
(b) Three big bruises.
(c) One huge cut.
(d) Two small punctures.

2. In the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?" how does the author describe the facists (officer's) smile when he writes Guy and his friend a ticket?
(a) Cruel.
(b) Smug.
(c) Confident.
(d) Beautiful.

3. In "A Simple Enquiry," why does the major put oil on his face?
(a) Because he is nervous and sweaty.
(b) Because he has burns and blisters.
(c) Because he has dry skin.
(d) Because he has open cuts.

4. What does idyll mean in reference to "An Alpine Idyll"?
(a) Peaceful and happy.
(b) Corrupt and wrong.
(c) Messy and disorganized.
(d) Innocent.

5. Who greets the door when Nick arrives to talk with Ole Andreson in "The Killers"?
(a) Mrs. Bell.
(b) Mr. Bell.
(c) Mr. Butler.
(d) Mrs. Smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story “A Pursuit Race,” what has William Campbell been in a pursuit race with?

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

3. In the story "Ten Indians," what time of day are the Garners and Nick returning from the Fourth of July festivities?

4. In the story "Fifty Grand," who is Jack sick of and wants to return to town?

5. What does the woman on the train think the line of hills resembles in "Hills LIke White Elephants"?

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