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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 Shape of the Sword," what is the defining physical characteristic of John Vincent Moon?
(a) A scar on his face.
(b) He is missing his right hand.
(c) He is extremely short.
(d) He is hunchbacked.

2. In "The Writing of God," what animal is jailed next to Tzinacan?
(a) A parrot.
(b) A serpent.
(c) A jaguar.
(d) A monkey.

3. In "The Garden of Forking Paths," who has Dr. Yu arrested?
(a) Pierre Menard.
(b) Dr. Yu turns himself in at the police station.
(c) Richard Madden.
(d) Dr. Albert, affiliated with the police, handcuffs Yu before he dies.

4. In "The Dead Man," who does Otalora want to replace as leader of the gang?
(a) Suarez.
(b) Bandeira.
(c) A beautiful, red-haired woman.
(d) Pancho Villa.

5. In "The Cult of the Phoenix," what objects are involved in their rituals?
(a) Bones.
(b) Bibles.
(c) Knives.
(d) Cork, wax, and slime.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Dead Man," why does Otalora first have to leave Argentina?

2. In "The Chamber of Statues," where is the king warned not to go?

3. In "The Garden of Forking Paths," why does Dr. Yu murder Dr. Albert?

4. In "The Circular Ruins," other than the sorcerer himself, who knows about the content of his dreams?

5. In "A Survey of the Works of Herbert Quain," how does Quain react when he does have some artistic success?

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