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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 Mirror of Ink," what happens to the ruler from prying too deeply into a vision?
(a) He becomes a sorcerer.
(b) He comes to realize that what seemed like magic was only a hoax.
(c) He dies.
(d) He realizes the folly of worldly power and gives up his rule.

2. In "The Dead Man," which of the following best characterizes the gang leader's attitude toward Otalora?
(a) He is terrified of Otalora, and allows him to do what he wants because of fear.
(b) He wants to groom Otalora to be the next leader.
(c) He enjoys his presence, for he knows Otalora will be killed, and hence enjoys toying with him.
(d) He absolutely despises Otalora, and tolerates him only because of his abilities.

3. In "The Improbable Impostor Tom Castro," what causes Tom's fake identity scheme to fall apart?
(a) Ebenezer Bogle's death.
(b) Ebenezer Bogle runs out of ideas for perpetuating the fraud.
(c) The real person, whom Tom was impersonating, returns.
(d) At the trial, a saavy lawyer produces papers demonstrating Tom can't be who he says he is.

4. In "The Mirror of Ink," what does the ruler want the sorcerer to show him?
(a) The fate of his wife.
(b) The winner of a horse race.
(c) The secret activities of another ruler.
(d) The face of a man who is to be executed.

5. In "The Improbable Impostor Tom Castro," who convinces Tom to create a fake identity?
(a) Ebenezer Bogle.
(b) Lady Tichbourne.
(c) Tom gets the idea himself.
(d) Lady Tichbourne's son.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Secret Miracle," how is Hladik eventually killed?

2. In "The Story of the Warrior and the Captive Maiden," what is the attitude of the English woman who has married an Indian?

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

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

5. In "The Theme of the Traitor and the Hero," which writer's work is partially a model for the assassination?

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