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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Borden sign his note to Angier that reads, "I know the address you go to with Sheila MacPherson"?
(a) Your Friend, Alfred Borden.
(b) Best Regards, Alfred Borden.
(c) Poof! Alfred Borden.
(d) Abracadabra, Alfred Borden.

2. After his first performance of the new In A Flash was a flop, what does Angier decide he needs to do?
(a) Increase the sparks coming from the machine.
(b) Add music to the stunt.
(c) Build up the illusion more.
(d) Use more volunteers from the audience.

3. What does Angier think the first time he sees Borden's New Transported Man illusion?
(a) He is amazed, but boos anyway.
(b) He is furious and feels Borden copied his trick.
(c) He thinks he knows how Borden does it.
(d) He is amazed and even applauds.

4. Angier vows to perform Borden's illusion even better than Borden within ___________ of his return from America.
(a) One month.
(b) One week.
(c) One year.
(d) One season.

5. Where does Angier meet Olivia?
(a) Chicago.
(b) London.
(c) Boston.
(d) Hastings.

6. When Angier performs his version of Bordon's New Transported Man, and it is received well, what irritates Angier about the end of the trick?
(a) He doesn't think it is flashy enough.
(b) He doesn't like his outfit.
(c) He does not get to take the final bow.
(d) He thinks the audience should give him a standing ovation.

7. When Angier's In A Flash becomes a success with Tesla's machine, what remains a problem for Angier?
(a) The ticket price.
(b) Finding a trustworthy assistant.
(c) The set up time for the performance.
(d) Disposal of the prestige material.

8. What is different about the illusion In A Flash using Tesla's machine after a year?
(a) Angier performs the illusion several times a week, but has to remain in bed all weekend to recover.
(b) It has become so painful for Angier that he dreads performing it.
(c) It is no longer painful for Angier, and he looks forward to it.
(d) Angier performs the illusion much faster now, as it is so painful.

9. How does Angier initially contact Julia when he returns to take over his father's estate?
(a) A letter.
(b) He shows up at her door.
(c) A messenger.
(d) A phone call.

10. What does Angier note in his journal about the 'recovery' from his new way to do In A Flash?
(a) The mental recovery is quicker than the physical.
(b) The recover time is about 3 days.
(c) The physical recovery is quicker than the mental recovery.
(d) The recovery time is about one week.

11. What does Angier do when Tesla increases the price charge for creating the apparatus Angier wants?
(a) Angier agrees to pay it.
(b) Angier barders with a counter-offer.
(c) Angier laughs and refuses to pay any more than the original price.
(d) Angier gets angry and leaves.

12. Where does the partial Angier find Borden, when he is looking to kill Borden?
(a) Walking home.
(b) In his dressing room.
(c) At home.
(d) In his workshop.

13. What causes Julia to have a miscarriage?
(a) She slips in the shower.
(b) Borden pushes her down.
(c) She trips on stage.
(d) Nothing, it just happens.

14. How long does Angier take to improve his new version of In A Flash, from the first performance to the second?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) One month.
(c) One year.
(d) Two months.

15. What does Angier tell Telsa the machine is actually intended for, after the first object is tested?
(a) To paralize a man.
(b) To kill a man.
(c) To transport a man.
(d) To duplicate a man.

Short Answer Questions

1. After ten years of no entries, what does Angier describe in detail?

2. What does Angier do with the object Koenig tries to tell him in Section 14, Part 4?

3. On whose behalf is Koenig trying to sell something to Angier in Section 14, Part 4?

4. What does Angier resolve to do as his final revenge on Borden?

5. What kind of health is the Angier living with his wife and children in?

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