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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Aleph: Part III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Improbable Impostor Tom Castro," who convinces Tom to create a fake identity?
(a) Lady Tichbourne.
(b) Lady Tichbourne's son.
(c) Tom gets the idea himself.
(d) Ebenezer Bogle.

2. In "The Immortal," the troglodyte who recites poetry to Marcus is what writer?
(a) Sophocles.
(b) Homer.
(c) Ovid.
(d) Euripides.

3. In "Monk Eastman, Purveyor of Iniquities," Eastman does what after serving ten years in prison?
(a) Joins the army and fights in France against Germany.
(b) He runs a casino.
(c) He leaves his life of crime to become a street preacher.
(d) He quickly gets arrested again and serves ten more years.

4. In "The Dead Man," which of the following best characterizes the gang leader's attitude toward Otalora?
(a) He enjoys his presence, for he knows Otalora will be killed, and hence enjoys toying with him.
(b) He is terrified of Otalora, and allows him to do what he wants because of fear.
(c) He wants to groom Otalora to be the next leader.
(d) He absolutely despises Otalora, and tolerates him only because of his abilities.

5. In "The Theologians," whose doctrine does Aurelian want to defeat?
(a) The Pope's.
(b) St. Augustine's.
(c) Martin Luther's.
(d) John of Pannonia's.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Secret Miracle," why is Hladik truly upset that he will be executed?

2. In "The Library of Babel," the library can best be described as which of the following?

3. In "Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius," what is Orbis Tertius?

4. In "The Widow Ching--Pirate," what occupation does Ching decide on, after she gives up pirating?

5. In "The Dead Man," who does Otalora want to replace as leader of the gang?

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