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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through An Alpine Idyll.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the American woman in "A Canary For One" afraid of, that caused her insomnia?
(a) Strangers.
(b) The fast train speed.
(c) Her daughter leaving her.
(d) Robbers.

2. According to the American woman in "A Canary For One," who makes the best husbands?
(a) Americans.
(b) English.
(c) Italians.
(d) Spanish.

3. What kind of portraits do they see in the restaurant in Spezia in the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?"
(a) Portraits of Hitler.
(b) Portraits of Mussolini.
(c) Portraits of soldiers.
(d) Portraits of Italian women.

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

5. What does Joe Garner call Nick when he is teasing him about liking an Indian girl in "Ten Indians"?
(a) Lovebird.
(b) A girl.
(c) A sissy.
(d) Nickie.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "An Alpine Idyll," what is the sexton's first name?

3. What is the name of the man Manuel begs to let him return to fighting in "The Undefeated"?

4. What does the innkeeper bring the two men in "An Alpine Idyll"?

5. At the end of "An Alpine Idyll," what do the two men (the main characters) do?

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