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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Fifty Grand," what is the name of the place where Jack has been training for his fights?
(a) The farm.
(b) Soldier's.
(c) Hogan's.
(d) Jerry's.

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 Manuel promises to retire from bullfighting if he loses.
(d) Because he feels bad for Manuel and wants to see him suffer.

3. What was the cause of the peasant’s wife’s death in "An Alpine Idyll"?
(a) A stroke.
(b) Heart trouble.
(c) Tuberculosis.
(d) An infection.

4. In "A Canary For One," what does the American woman say the canary loves?
(a) People.
(b) The sun.
(c) Crackers.
(d) Flying.

5. What are the two killers names in "The Killers"?
(a) Max and George.
(b) Al and George.
(c) Max and Al.
(d) Max and Nick.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his drunken state, what does William speak through in the story "A Pursuite Race"?

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

3. During what month does "An Alpine Idyll" take place?

4. In what country does the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?" take place?

5. What had Nick's dad been out doing when he saw Prudence in the story "Ten Indians"?

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