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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through At the River, The Blue Jar, Gregory, Iguana Hunting.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who makes an effort of reading Isaac Babel's short stories, though she does not understand them in Homage to Isaac Babel?
(a) The narrator.
(b) Jessica.
(c) Catherine.
(d) Philip.

2. Who is the author of Iguana Hunting?
(a) Edla van Steen.
(b) Hernan Lara Zavala.
(c) Doris Lessing.
(d) Luisa Valenzuela.

3. What is the older Borges doing in the hotel room in August 25, 1983?
(a) Writing a novel.
(b) Committing suicide.
(c) Killing his wife.
(d) Spying on his wife.

4. Where does Blackberries take place?
(a) Ireland.
(b) New Zealand.
(c) Scotland.
(d) Wales.

5. What is the man's sole profession in The Laughter?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Crying.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Singing.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what country is the author of Happy Endings?

2. Who is the author of One of These Days?

3. Who is the author of The Laugher?

4. Who wrote Homage to Isaac Babel?

5. What inspires people to strip their houses of walls and roofs in Blue?

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