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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "The Approach to Al-Mu'tasim," can best be described as which of the following?
(a) A review of a novel that does not exist.
(b) An adventure story.
(c) An satire of the Biblical story of Noah's Ark.
(d) A comedy.

2. In "The Cult of the Phoenix," what is the Cult of the Phoenix?
(a) A group devoted to the study of mythology.
(b) A group that imagines they have exact counterparts in Arizona.
(c) A shadowy religious sect.
(d) A bird watching group, with their own language derived from the names of birds.

3. In "The Immortal," which of the following best describes the result of attaining immortality?
(a) Because man's life is no longer finite, he loses motivation, and degenerates into a base creature.
(b) It is pure torture; humans truthfully crave their own death.
(c) It does not really change anything.
(d) It is wonderful, for wisdom and pleasure can be endlessly pursued.

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

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

6. In "The Two Kings and the Two Labyrinths," whom does the King of Babylon imprison in a labyrinth?
(a) The King of England.
(b) His manservant.
(c) A notorious murderer.
(d) The King of Arabia.

7. In "Man on the Pink Corner," what does the Yardmaster challenge Rosendo to?
(a) A foot race.
(b) A wrestling match.
(c) A knife fight.
(d) A duel with pistols.

8. In "A Theologian in Death," Melancthon believes that salvation is achieved in what way?
(a) By giving up all of one's possessions.
(b) Through faith alone.
(c) He does not believe salvation is possible.
(d) Through living virtuously.

9. In "The Widow Ching--Pirate," what occupation does Ching decide on, after she gives up pirating?
(a) Smuggling opium.
(b) Becoming the admiral of the Imperial fleet.
(c) Giving sailing lessons to the Emperor's children.
(d) Becoming the Emperor's advisor.

10. In "The Story of the Warrior and the Captive Maiden," what is the attitude of the English woman who has married an Indian?
(a) She is thoroughly Indian herself now.
(b) She has gone mad.
(c) She feigns assimilation with the Indians, but is still quite English.
(d) She despises Indians.

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

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

13. In "The South," what is Dahlmann challenged to do outside a bar?
(a) Have a knife fight.
(b) Recite poetry.
(c) Win at horseshoes.
(d) Wrestle.

14. In "The Widow Ching--Pirate," what does the second Imperial fleet do when they encounter Ching?
(a) Immediately attack.
(b) Flee from Ching's fleet.
(c) Send over dragon kites with symbolic decorations.
(d) Join forces with Ching.

15. In "The Lottery in Babylon," which of these best describes what is drawn for in the lottery?
(a) Cash prizes.
(b) Various books, from the simplest mechanical manuals to the highest book, one purported to teach its reader how to become immortal.
(c) A new spouse.
(d) Anything from a new occupation to jail or even death.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Aleph," why does the narrator lie about the Aleph?

2. In "The Disinterested Killer Bill Harrigan," where does Bill commit most of his outlaw acts?

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

4. In "The Cult of the Phoenix," what objects are involved in their rituals?

5. In "The End," what instrument does the black man play outside Recabarren's bar?

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