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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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) Through living virtuously.
(d) He does not believe salvation is possible.

4. In "Three Versions of Judas," what is the first version of Judas?
(a) He is God.
(b) The same traitorous version as the Bible.
(c) He is the human side of Jesus.
(d) He was not actually involved in the Bible.

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

6. In "The Aleph," why does the narrator lie about the Aleph?
(a) He thinks knowledge of the Aleph would drive lesser minds insane.
(b) He is a compulsive liar.
(c) He is jealous.
(d) He wants to exploit the Aleph and make money, so he doesn't want anybody to know about it yet.

7. In "The South," where does Dahlmann go after he recovers from an illness?
(a) His ranch house.
(b) Peru.
(c) Mexico City.
(d) The United States.

8. In "The House of Asterion," Asterion is what mythological creature?
(a) Satyr.
(b) Centaur.
(c) A Minotaur.
(d) Cyclops.

9. In "Ibn-Hakam-Al Bokhari, Murdered in his Labyrinth," after killing his cousin, where does the protagonist sail?
(a) To Antarctica.
(b) To Australia.
(c) He does not sail.
(d) To England.

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

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

12. In "Funes, His Memory," the powers of Funes can best be described as which of the following?
(a) Extremely useful: Funes makes an excellent living using the powers of his mind.
(b) A mixed blessing--he can do things such as easily learn languages, but he is also trapped by this glut of information.
(c) Inconsequential: Funes might remember everything, but goes about his usual daily life.
(d) Maddening: from the onset of his heightened memory, Funes is simply stark, raving mad.

13. Which of the following best describes "Ibn-Hakam-Al Bokhari, Murdered in his Labyrinth"?
(a) It is a comedy meant to amuse children.
(b) It is intendend as a precise moral lesson, with unambiguous instruction.
(c) It is a fantasy story that requires a suspension of disbelief.
(d) It is realistic.

14. In "The Secret Miracle," how is Hladik eventually killed?
(a) He is gassed.
(b) He is shot by a firing squad.
(c) He is given a pill.
(d) He is hung.

15. In "The House of Asterion," Asterion lives in a place that can best be described as which of the following?
(a) A series of endless corridors, or labyrinth.
(b) A stately mansion, with beautiful furniture, and ornate windows.
(c) One small windowless room.
(d) A forest.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. In "The Disinterested Killer Bill Harrigan," who shoots Bill?

5. In "The Approach to Al-Mu'tasim," what does the law student think he has done that causes him to live in exile with India's most wretched populace?

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