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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Artifices, The Form of the Sword.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the stories in April March share?
(a) The first chapter.
(b) The antagonist.
(c) The last chapter.
(d) The protagonist.

2. Who is the narrator in "An Examination of the Work of Herbert Quain"?
(a) Menard.
(b) Al-Mu'tasim.
(c) Borges.
(d) Quain.

3. In "The Approach to Al-Mu'tasim," who does the student speak with on top of the tower?
(a) A robber.
(b) An eagle.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) Al-Mu'tasim.

4. What is The God of the Labyrinth?
(a) A satirical play.
(b) A magazine article.
(c) Historical fiction.
(d) A detective story.

5. According to the narrator, what is the most important theme of "The Approach of Al-Mu'tasim"?
(a) The journey is more important than the destination.
(b) Revenge poisons the vengeful.
(c) Peace is found through humble apology.
(d) Anger destroys the soul.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what point of view is "The Circular Ruins" written?

2. How long does John Vincent Moon hide while the Irishman fights in the rebellion?

3. What does the protagonist of "The Circular Ruins" learn about himself?

4. What happens to the Irishman at the end of "The Form of the Sword"?

5. What opinion does the narrator have of Herbert Quain's work?

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