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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Parable of Cervantes and Don Quixote," Cervantes can best be described as which of the following?
(a) Young and arrogant.
(b) Unaware of the future recognition of his fictional character, Don Quixote.
(c) Despondent, for he believes art is useless.
(d) Insane.

2. In "The Zahir," where is the sister of the woman he loves?
(a) Travelling in Argentina.
(b) Prison.
(c) A mental hospital.
(d) A convent.

3. Which of the following best describes "Ibn-Hakam-Al Bokhari, Murdered in his Labyrinth"?
(a) It is intendend as a precise moral lesson, with unambiguous instruction.
(b) It is a fantasy story that requires a suspension of disbelief.
(c) It is realistic.
(d) It is a comedy meant to amuse children.

4. In "The Dead Man," who does Otalora want to replace as leader of the gang?
(a) A beautiful, red-haired woman.
(b) Suarez.
(c) Pancho Villa.
(d) Bandeira.

5. In "Funes, His Memory," what does the narrator lend Funes?
(a) A book believed to be written by John Milton.
(b) A magnifying glass.
(c) Some Latin books.
(d) A book on ornithology.

Short Answer Questions

1. Thematically, "Pierre Menard, Author of Quixote" deals most closely with which of the following?

2. Which of the following best describes the theme of "Mutations"?

3. In "The Writing of God," what happens to Tzinacan?

4. In "The Shape of the Sword," what is the defining physical characteristic of John Vincent Moon?

5. In "The Yellow Rose," what does Marino FINALLY think about his poetry?

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