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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Cult of the Phoenix," what is the Cult of the Phoenix?
(a) A shadowy religious sect.
(b) A group devoted to the study of mythology.
(c) A bird watching group, with their own language derived from the names of birds.
(d) A group that imagines they have exact counterparts in Arizona.

2. In "The Immortal," which of the following best describes the result of attaining immortality?
(a) Because man's life is no longer finite, he loses motivation, and degenerates into a base creature.
(b) It does not really change anything.
(c) It is pure torture; humans truthfully crave their own death.
(d) It is wonderful, for wisdom and pleasure can be endlessly pursued.

3. In "Monk Eastman, Purveyor of Iniquities," what does Eastman do to become a bouncer?
(a) Arm wrestles the owner.
(b) Wins a rodeo.
(c) Shows his marksmanship on a target.
(d) Beats up two men.

4. In "A Survey of the Works of Herbert Quain," how does Quain react when he does have some artistic success?
(a) He is elated and lives a life of literary celebrity.
(b) He is upset and writes some short stories with ruined endings.
(c) He strangely turns criminal and embarks on a life of petty crime.
(d) He is indifferent: he feels an artist should remain perfectly nuetral to how his work is received.

5. In "Funes, His Memory," at what age does Funes die?
(a) The age of his death is not given.
(b) 21.
(c) 19.
(d) 40.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Theme of the Traitor and the Hero," what does the historian, Ryan, do when he discovers the truth behind the assassination?

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

3. In "The Library of Babel," what is the central shape that the library is based upon?"

4. In "A Survey of the Works of Herbert Quain," Quain writes one of his books based on which of the following?

5. In "Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius," who first finds an article about Uqbar?

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