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

2. 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.

3. What does the protagonist of "The Circular Ruins" dream of doing?
(a) Teaching.
(b) Sewing.
(c) Singing.
(d) Building.

4. Why do some lottery players protest the rules of the lottery?
(a) They feel the lottery is taking over their city.
(b) They feel only the rich can win.
(c) They do not want to wait long for the next drawing.
(d) They need food to live.

5. What is the Company?
(a) The merchant's guild.
(b) The bank.
(c) The lottery players.
(d) The group that runs the lottery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the lottery cause?

2. In "The Approach to Al-Mu'tasim," who does the student speak with on top of the tower?

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

4. What happens to the blind astrologer in "The Approach of Al-Mu'tasim"?

5. Who is the narrator of "The Babylon Lottery"?

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