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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. To whom does the protagonist in "The Circular Ruins" pray?
(a) The planetary gods.
(b) No one.
(c) The moon and stars.
(d) The sun.

2. From what point of view is "The Circular Ruins" written?
(a) First person.
(b) Second person.
(c) Third person.
(d) Second person omniscient.

3. Who approaches Dr. Stephen Albert's house while he and Dr. Yu Tsun are conversing?
(a) Richard Madden.
(b) Ts'ui Pen.
(c) British soldiers.
(d) Vietcong.

4. Who is Dr. Yu Tsun?
(a) A soldier.
(b) A spy.
(c) A statesman.
(d) A professor.

5. Who does Dr. Yu Tsun shoot?
(a) Richard Madden.
(b) Ts'ui Pen.
(c) Himself.
(d) Dr. Stephen Albert.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is The Secret Mirror?

2. In "The Approach to Al-Mu'tasim," where does the student go after he leaves Indapur?

3. Why is Herbert Quain mentioned in the newspaper?

4. In "The Approach to Al-Mu'tasim," which two groups are involved in a conflict?

5. What happens to John Vincent Moon during the Irish rebellion?

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