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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 Theme of the Traitor and the Hero," what does the historian, Ryan, do when he discovers the truth behind the assassination?
(a) He stages his own assassination.
(b) He villifies Kilpatrick and writes a polemic against him.
(c) He runs for office in Ireland.
(d) He withholds the truth and writes a book in praise of Kilpatrick.

2. In "The Chamber of Statues," where is the king warned not to go?
(a) To a bazaar.
(b) The Tower.
(c) On a ship.
(d) Russia.

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

4. 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) Committed blasphemy.
(d) Killed a Muslim.

5. In "Mahomed's Double," what happens when the Muslims see a vision of Mohamed?
(a) They instantly know the path to salvation.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Their eyes melt.
(d) They fall into trances.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "The Immortal," the troglodyte who recites poetry to Marcus is what writer?

3. In "The Improbable Impostor Tom Castro," what causes Tom's fake identity scheme to fall apart?

4. In "The Cruel Redeemer Lazarus Morell," what city does Lazarus plan to overtake?

5. In "The Widow Ching--Pirate," what prompts the protagonist to become a pirate?

(see the answer key)

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