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

2. Who is the president referenced in “The Forum,” the publication that the narrator of "Banal Story" is reading?
(a) President Hoover.
(b) President Coolidge.
(c) President Lincoln.
(d) President Harding.

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

4. In "A Simple Enquiry," what does the major call Pinn?
(a) An excellent soldier.
(b) A good man.
(c) His best friend.
(d) A good boy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A Canary For One," what city is the destination for American woman and the American couple?

2. In "Ten Indians," what means of transportation is the Garner family using?

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

4. What does the major call Pinn at the end of "A Simple Enquiry"?

5. What does the peasant hang from his dead wife's mouth in "An Alpine Idyll"?

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