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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 major call Pinn at the end of "A Simple Enquiry"?
(a) A little thief.
(b) A little liar.
(c) A little devil.
(d) A little saint.

2. What does Jack say he needs to fight Walcott in "Fifty Grand"?
(a) Strength.
(b) A miracle.
(c) Luck.
(d) More training.

3. What sport activity are John and his friend doing in the story “An Alpine Idyll”?
(a) Hiking.
(b) Bicyling.
(c) Hiking.
(d) Skiing.

4. Where did the main character read that the English cricketers were sharpening their wickets in "Banal Story"?
(a) Nova Scotia.
(b) London.
(c) France.
(d) Australia.

5. How many kilometers did the man travel with Guy and his friend in the story "Che Ti Dice La Patria?"
(a) 20 kilometers.
(b) 5 kilometers.
(c) 50 kilometers.
(d) 15 kilometers.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Banal Story," how old is the girl Nancy Hawthorne to which the narrator references?

2. Who is the president referenced in “The Forum,” the publication that the narrator of "Banal Story" is reading?

3. Who does Hogan say will pick Jack in "Fifty Grand"?

4. What was the cause of the peasant’s wife’s death in "An Alpine Idyll"?

5. What was the weather like when Manuel died in 'Banal Story"?

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