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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 absolutely despises Otalora, and tolerates him only because of his abilities.
(c) He enjoys his presence, for he knows Otalora will be killed, and hence enjoys toying with him.
(d) He wants to groom Otalora to be the next leader.

2. In "The Approach to Al-Mu'tasim," who or what is Al-Mu'tasim supposed to be?
(a) An magnificent oasis.
(b) An obscure language.
(c) A holy man.
(d) A sect of Islam.

3. In "A Survey of the Works of Herbert Quain," what work of Quain's is actually successful?
(a) "Herbert Quain: Autobiography in Verse."
(b) "April March."
(c) "The Lament of Euripides."
(d) "Lo, lo, the Westward Crowd."

4. In "The Theologians," why is John of Pannonia killed?
(a) He dies in war.
(b) He is accused of treason.
(c) He is labeled a heretic.
(d) He kills himself in despair.

5. In "Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius," who first finds an article about Uqbar?
(a) The narrator.
(b) Bioy Casares.
(c) Tlon.
(d) Herbert Ashe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Thematically, "Pierre Menard, Author of Quixote" deals most closely with which of the following?

2. In "Emma Zunz," where does Emma get a gun?

3. In "The Library of Babel," the library can best be described as which of the following?

4. In "Three Versions of Judas," what is the third version of Judas?

5. In "The Writing of God," what happens to Tzinacan?

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