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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 bird watching group, with their own language derived from the names of birds.
(b) A group that imagines they have exact counterparts in Arizona.
(c) A shadowy religious sect.
(d) A group devoted to the study of mythology.

2. In "The Story of the Warrior and the Captive Maiden," who is Droctulft?
(a) A barbarian who once attacked the Roman Empire, and then defends it.
(b) A barbarian who battles Rome to his dying day.
(c) A barbarian who, at first, strangely defends Rome, but comes to his senses, and attacks it.
(d) A barbarian who continually runs from battle with Rome.

3. In "The Disinterested Killer Bill Harrigan," where does Bill commit most of his outlaw acts?
(a) Australia.
(b) Europe.
(c) New York City.
(d) The Wild West.

4. In "Emma Zunz," why did Emma's father commit suicide?
(a) The crimes of Aaron Lowenthal.
(b) General despair.
(c) He had an incurable disease.
(d) Bankruptcy.

5. In "The Widow Ching--Pirate," what prompts the protagonist to become a pirate?
(a) After knitting a pirate flag, she strangely decides she has to actually use it.
(b) She is obsessed with the works of Robert Louis Stevenson.
(c) She is brainwashed by another pirate.
(d) The murder of her husband.

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

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

8. In "The Two Kings and the Two Labyrinths," what happens to the imprisoned King of Babylon?
(a) He escapes.
(b) He lives a harsh, but long, life in his prison.
(c) He dies of hunger and thirst.
(d) A wizard turns him into a bird and he flies away.

9. In "The Dead Man," which of the following best characterizes the gang leader's attitude toward Otalora?
(a) He absolutely despises Otalora, and tolerates him only because of his abilities.
(b) He wants to groom Otalora to be the next leader.
(c) He enjoys his presence, for he knows Otalora will be killed, and hence enjoys toying with him.
(d) He is terrified of Otalora, and allows him to do what he wants because of fear.

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

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

12. In "Monk Eastman, Purveyor of Iniquities," what does Eastman do to become a bouncer?
(a) Shows his marksmanship on a target.
(b) Wins a rodeo.
(c) Beats up two men.
(d) Arm wrestles the owner.

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

14. In "Monk Eastman, Purveyor of Iniquities," Eastman does what after serving ten years in prison?
(a) He runs a casino.
(b) He quickly gets arrested again and serves ten more years.
(c) Joins the army and fights in France against Germany.
(d) He leaves his life of crime to become a street preacher.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "The Secret Miracle," how is Hladik eventually killed?

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

4. In "The House of Asterion," Asterion lives in a place that can best be described as which of the following?

5. In "The Shape of the Sword," John Vincent Moon is a traitor to what ideology?

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