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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, The Garden of Forked Paths, The Babylon Lottery.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the narrator of "The Babylon Lottery"?
(a) A visitor to the land.
(b) The leader of the Company.
(c) A member of the Company.
(d) A lottery player.

2. Where is "The Babylon Lottery" set?
(a) Ancient Babylon.
(b) Qaphqa.
(c) Las Vegas.
(d) Modern day Iraq.

3. Which poem does Pierre Menard describe as being an essential work of literature?
(a) The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.
(b) Bee! I'm expecting you!
(c) O Captain! My Captain!
(d) The Road Not Taken.

4. In "Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius", from what source does one of the men quote?
(a) A play.
(b) A scientific journal.
(c) A novel.
(d) An encyclopedia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Babylon Lottery," which characters first sponsor the lottery?

2. What does the protagonist of "The Circular Ruins" love to do?

3. In "The Approach to Al-Mu'tasim," why does the student decide to travel the country?

4. In "The Approach to Al-Mu'tasim," why does the student run to the top of a tower?

5. In "The Approach of Al-Mu'tasim," which character writes a detective novel?

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