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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Garden of Forking Paths: Part I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "A Theologian in Death," Melancthon believes that salvation is achieved in what way?
(a) Through living virtuously.
(b) By giving up all of one's possessions.
(c) Through faith alone.
(d) He does not believe salvation is possible.

2. In "Hakim, the Masked Dyer of Merv," Hakim is revealed to have what disease?
(a) Leprosy.
(b) He has no disease.
(c) Tuberculosis.
(d) Skin cancer.

3. In "The Disinterested Killer Bill Harrigan," who shoots Bill?
(a) Another outlaw.
(b) The Deputy.
(c) The Sheriff.
(d) An Apache warrior.

4. In "The Disinterested Killer Bill Harrigan," where does Bill commit most of his outlaw acts?
(a) Australia.
(b) New York City.
(c) The Wild West.
(d) Europe.

5. In "The Approach to Al-Mu'tasim," what does the law student think he has done that causes him to live in exile with India's most wretched populace?
(a) Killed a Hindu.
(b) Committed adultery.
(c) Killed a Muslim.
(d) Committed blasphemy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Monk Eastman, Purveyor of Iniquities," Eastman does what after serving ten years in prison?

2. In "The Circular Ruins," other than the sorcerer himself, who knows about the content of his dreams?

3. In "Pierre Menard, Author of Quixote," which author is Menard most obsessed with?

4. In "Mahomed's Double," what happens when the Muslims see a vision of Mohamed?

5. In "The Improbable Impostor Tom Castro," who convinces Tom to create a fake identity?

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