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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Hills Like White Elephants," the hills are across the valley of what location?
(a) Ebro.
(b) Madrid.
(c) Paris.
(d) Spain.

2. In the story "Fifty Grand," how long does Jack have to "get in form" and train for his fight with Walcott?
(a) One day.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) One week.
(d) One month.

3. In "The Killers," who get’s tied up together by the killers?
(a) George and Ole.
(b) Nick and Sam.
(c) Nick and George.
(d) Only Nick.

4. In "The Undefeated," what does Manuel use to kill the bull?
(a) A muleta.
(b) His hands.
(c) A knife.
(d) A gun.

5. What was the weather like when Manuel died in 'Banal Story"?
(a) It was windy.
(b) It was raining.
(c) It was snowing.
(d) It was very hot.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are the two killers names in "The Killers"?

3. Where had the American lady purchased the animal with whom she was traveling in "A Canary For One"?

4. In what far-away place had Mascart knocked Danny Frush cuckoo in the second round of a fight in "Banal Story"?

5. What kind of portraits do they see in the restaurant in Spezia in the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?"

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