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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 the peasant say in response to his behavior in "An Alpine Idyll"?
(a) That he was sorry for his behavior.
(b) That he hated her.
(c) That they were getting a divorce.
(d) That he loved his wife.

2. Why does Zurito agree to help Manuel in his last bullfight in "The Undefeated"?
(a) Because Renata bribed him to help Manuel.
(b) Because he secretly made a bet on Manuel’s loss.
(c) Because he feels bad for Manuel and wants to see him suffer.
(d) Because Manuel promises to retire from bullfighting if he loses.

3. What is the imaginary creature to whom William refers and speaks in "A Pursuit Race"?
(a) A cat.
(b) A canary.
(c) A dragon.
(d) A wolf.

4. In the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?" what city do Guy and his friend stop for lunch, when they are teased by some prostitutes?
(a) Spezia.
(b) Genoa.
(c) Pisa.
(d) Florence.

5. Where did the main character in "Banal Story" read that 21 feet of snow had fallen?
(a) The Alps.
(b) Mesopotamia.
(c) Rome.
(d) New York City.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Hills Like White Elephants," how many bags are the girl and the American man traveling with?

2. In the story "Fifty Grand," how long does Jack have to "get in form" and train for his fight with Walcott?

3. How old is the character Pinn in "A Simple Enquiry"?

4. What is William still doing at the end of "A Pursuit Race"?

5. In "Ten Indians," what animal does Carl compare Indians to?

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