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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What heritage is the character Jack in "Fifty Grand"?
(a) German.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Italian.
(d) Irish.

2. In "A Pursuit Race," what word does Mr. Turner use instead of saying "drunk" to William?
(a) Sick.
(b) Stewed.
(c) Wasted.
(d) Under-the-weather.

3. Who does Manuel dedicate "this bull" to during the fight in "The Undefeated"?
(a) Zurito.
(b) The president and Madrid.
(c) His wife.
(d) The president and Spain.

4. In the story "A Pursuit Race," what is William's nickname?
(a) Sliding Billy.
(b) Fast Billy.
(c) Fast Charlie.
(d) Billy goat.

5. What kind of pie does Nick's dad offer him when he returns home in "Ten Indians"?
(a) Blueberry.
(b) Huckleberry.
(c) Cherry.
(d) Banana Cream.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal does the young offer say the three officers with medals are like in the story "In Another Country"?

2. Why does Zurito agree to help Manuel in his last bullfight in "The Undefeated"?

3. In the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?" what had Mussolini done to all the brothels?

4. Where does "In Another Country" take place?

5. In "A Canary For One," what does the American purchase while waiting for the train to move?

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