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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where had the American lady purchased the animal with whom she was traveling in "A Canary For One"?
(a) Paris.
(b) Venice.
(c) Palermon.
(d) Madrid.

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

3. In "Banal Story," what sort of short stories does "fhe Forum" contain?
(a) Warm, home-spun American tales.
(b) Warm, home-spun Italian tales.
(c) Warm, satirical American tales.
(d) Trutful, home-spun Italian tales.

4. 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 half a bottle of Evian water.
(b) A copy of “the Daily Mail” and glass of wine.
(c) A copy of “the Daily Mail” and half a bottle of Evian water.
(d) A copy of "the Forum" and a cup of tea.

5. In "The Killers," what advice does the cook give to Nick about getting involved with the killers?
(a) To go save Ole.
(b) To stay out of it.
(c) To call the police.
(d) To tie up the two killers.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Killers," what was Ole Andreson’s former profession?

2. In the story "A Pursuit Race," what is William's nickname?

3. What is the name of the family with whom Nick is traveling for the holiday in "Ten Indians"?

4. In the story "The Killeres," what is the name of the restaurant where the two killers come in search of Ole Andreson?

5. In "The Undefeated," how many times does Manuel stab the bull before it dies?

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