A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings

Who is the author of the short story, 'A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings'?

• Juan Gabriel Vásquez

• Héctor Abad Faciolince

• Gabriel García Márquez

• José Eustasio Rivera

What is the nationality of the author?

• Brazilian

• Colombian

• Mexican

• Cuban

Who translated the story?

• Charles Baudelaire

• Samuel Beckett

• Edward Seidensticker

• Gregory Rabassa

In what language did the author publish the short story before it was translated?

• Spanish

• Portuguese

• French Guine

• English

On what particular day does the short story actually begin?

• 6

• 2

• 3

• 9

According to Pelayo and Elisenda, why is their infant child supposedly sick?

• The weather made their child sick

• The stench of the crabs caused the illness of their child

• The angel caused the malady

• The child was infected by their neighbour

According to Father Gonzaga, what are the two reasons why the old man cannot be identified as an 'Angel'?

• The old man cannot understand Latin

• He does not speak

• He cannot fly

• The old man shows mortal characteristics

According to Elisenda, what is the entrance fee to see the 'Angel'?

• 25 cents

• 5 cents

• 15 cents

• 50 cents

What is the new attraction in town that made the crowd lose interest?

• Spider Woman

• Singing Tree

• Goblin and Tasseled Wobbegon

• Hellbender

Where did Pelayo lock the old man with enormous wings?

• Cage

• Attic

• Barn

• Chicken Coop