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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 "A Canary For One," what is the name of the hotel that the American woman and the couple have stayed at in the past?
(a) El Verdad.
(b) El Stanely.
(c) Tros Couronnes.
(d) Tres Couronnes.

2. At the beginning of "The Undefeated," where had Manuel just been relieved from?
(a) A crime scene.
(b) The hospital.
(c) Jail.
(d) The insane asylum.

3. What type of operation is the couple planning to have done in "Hills Like White Elephants"?
(a) An abortion.
(b) A hip replacement.
(c) Dental surgery.
(d) Femur surgery.

4. In "A Pursuite Race," what does Mr. Turner call William when he arrives at his room?
(a) A drunken fool.
(b) A drunkard.
(c) A fool.
(d) A beast.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Manuel dedicate "this bull" to during the fight in "The Undefeated"?

2. What group of people were relieved that Manuel was dead in "Banal Story"?

3. Where does the story “The Undefeated” take place?

4. In "An Alpine Idyll," what does the innkeeper call the peasants?

5. What does Zurito say to Manuel, in "The Undefeated"?

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