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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Brodie's Report: Part II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Interloper," which of the following best characterizes the treatment of Julia by the two brothers?
(a) They do not even notice her presence.
(b) They are kind and doting.
(c) They are afraid of her.
(d) They treat her like an object.

2. In "The Man on the Threshold," why is Judge Glencairn sent to the location where he disappears?
(a) He is seeing a doctor.
(b) There are riots.
(c) He is going to a tryst.
(d) He is going to review some legislation.

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

4. In "Argumentum Ornitholicum," if the number of birds is indefinite, what is implied?
(a) God exists.
(b) Math has no use.
(c) The end of the world is at hand.
(d) God does not exist.

5. In "Emma Zunz," where does Emma get a gun?
(a) A man on a street corner gives it to her.
(b) In Lowenthal's desk.
(c) It is hidden in the bathroom.
(d) She has it in her purse.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The South," what is Dahlmann challenged to do outside a bar?

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

3. In "Everything and Nothing," which of the following best describes Shakespeare?

4. In "Funes, His Memory," the powers of Funes can best be described as which of the following?

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

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