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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 Story of the Warrior and the Captive Maiden," who is Droctulft?
(a) A barbarian who continually runs from battle with Rome.
(b) A barbarian who once attacked the Roman Empire, and then defends it.
(c) A barbarian who, at first, strangely defends Rome, but comes to his senses, and attacks it.
(d) A barbarian who battles Rome to his dying day.

2. In "Pierre Menard, Author of Quixote," which author is Menard most obsessed with?
(a) William Blake.
(b) Milton.
(c) Shakespeare.
(d) Cervantes.

3. In "The Circular Ruins," what does the sorcerer do in his dreams?
(a) Rules the world.
(b) Meets the most beautiful woman alive.
(c) Creates a man.
(d) Turns into an eagle.

4. In "The End," what instrument does the black man play outside Recabarren's bar?
(a) The drums.
(b) The harmonica.
(c) The flute.
(d) The guitar.

5. In "The Cruel Redeemer Lazarus Morell," what city does Lazarus plan to overtake?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) Baton Rouge.
(c) Miami.
(d) Galveston.

Short Answer Questions

1. "The Lottery in Babylon" deals most closely with which theme?

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

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

4. In "Funes, His Memory," at what age does Funes die?

5. In "The Approach to Al-Mu'tasim," who or what is Al-Mu'tasim supposed to be?

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