1. In "The Man on the Threshold," how is the story the narrator hears relevant?
(a) The narrator discovers an important family secret.
(b) The past event exactly mirrors the fate of the judge.
(c) The narrator discovers he is out of his jurisdiction.
(d) The story informs the narrator that the disappearance of the judge is just a hoax.

2. In "Three Versions of Judas," who is Nils Runeberg?
(a) An amateur Bible enthusiast.
(b) A detective, hired by the Vatican, who tracks heretics.
(c) A theologian.
(d) A rabbi.

3. In "The Aleph," why does the narrator lie about the Aleph?
(a) He is a compulsive liar.
(b) He thinks knowledge of the Aleph would drive lesser minds insane.
(c) He is jealous.
(d) He wants to exploit the Aleph and make money, so he doesn't want anybody to know about it yet.

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 absolutely despises Otalora, and tolerates him only because of his abilities.
(d) He wants to groom Otalora to be the next leader.

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