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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Artifices, The Secret Miracle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens during Jaromir Hladik's execution?
(a) The bullets fall short of his body.
(b) A sudden storm arises from the east.
(c) The executioners misfire.
(d) Time slows down.

2. What is the name of Jaromir Hladik's unfinished play?
(a) The Enemies.
(b) The Lie.
(c) The Secret Miracle.
(d) The Truth.

3. What is the "secret miracle" that Jaromir Hladik experiences?
(a) Lightning stirkes the executioners.
(b) During his execution, he is able to mentally finish his play.
(c) The Allies arrive before the executioners can reload.
(d) He is able to pretend to be dead.

4. What nationality is Jaromir Hladik?
(a) English.
(b) Dutch,
(c) Jewish.
(d) German.

5. Why does Ireneo Funes feel that language is futile?
(a) It is too full of contradictions.
(b) People do not listen when others speak.
(c) No one knows how to converse anymore.
(d) There are not enough differing words to describe objects.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Company?

2. Why does Ireneo Funes suffer from insomnia?

3. Why are some lottery players imprisoned?

4. Why is Jaromir Hladik scheduled to be executed?

5. How does Ireneo Funes die?

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