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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Today Is Friday.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of girl does John urge Nick to meet and marry in "Now I Lay Me"?
(a) An American girl.
(b) A Spanish girl.
(c) A French girl.
(d) An Italian girl.

2. In "A Canary For One," what does the American purchase while waiting for the train to move?
(a) A copy of "the Forum" and a cup of tea.
(b) A copy of “the Daily Mail” and glass of wine.
(c) A copy of “the Daily Mail” and half a bottle of Evian water.
(d) A copy of “the Forum” and a half a bottle of Evian water.

3. Where does the story "Hills Like White Elephants" take place?
(a) A wagon.
(b) An airplane.
(c) A train.
(d) In a car.

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

5. What does idyll mean in reference to "An Alpine Idyll"?
(a) Corrupt and wrong.
(b) Innocent.
(c) Messy and disorganized.
(d) Peaceful and happy.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What heritage is the character Jack in "Fifty Grand"?

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

5. What is the American woman in "A Canary For One" afraid of, that caused her insomnia?

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