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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which measurement system is discussed in one of Pierre Menard's manuscripts?
(a) Nautical.
(b) Volume.
(c) Imperial.
(d) Metric.

2. In the story, "The End," which character has lost a guitar duel?
(a) The black man.
(b) The stranger.
(c) The store owner.
(d) The store owner's son.

3. What conclusion does Ryan make about the murder of Fergus Kilpatrick?
(a) It was intentionally plotted to resemble Caesar's death.
(b) It was designed to incite a rebellion.
(c) Kilpatrick committed suicide.
(d) It never occured.

4. Who is Al-Mu'tasim?
(a) A Hindu prophet.
(b) A kind Persian bookseller.
(c) The student's father.
(d) A blind astrologer.

5. Why does Erik Lonnrot believe the third man in "Death and the Compass" was murdered?
(a) As part of a crime of passion.
(b) As part of a hate crime.
(c) As part of a botched robbery.
(d) He offended a group of religious people.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age does Ireneo Funes die?

2. From what point of view is "An Examination of the Work of Herbert Quain" written?

3. In his anger, how does the Irishman injure John Vincent Moon?

4. What does Ryan publish?

5. How does Nils Runeberg die?

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