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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, The Garden of Forking Paths, The Circular Ruins.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Circular Ruins," what happens to the body organ in the protagonist's dream?
(a) It rises into the air.
(b) It grows and develops into a woman.
(c) It disappears.
(d) It grows and develops into a man.

2. Which author corresponds with the narrator in "Pierre Menard, Author of Don Quixote"?
(a) Pierre Menard.
(b) Emily Dickinson.
(c) Edgar Allen Poe.
(d) Miguel de Cervantes.

3. Where does the narrator discover "The First Encyclopedia of Tlon"?
(a) In the library.
(b) On the island of Tertius.
(c) Inside a mirror.
(d) Among Herbert Ashe's possessions.

4. What is the name of the god of the temple in "The Circular Ruins"?
(a) Luna.
(b) Sol.
(c) Air.
(d) Fire.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which measurement system is discussed in one of Pierre Menard's manuscripts?

2. What is unique about the objects from Tlon that are released into the narrator's world?

3. In "Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius", from what source does one of the men quote?

4. What happens when the protagonist of "The Circular Ruins" steps into the burning ruins?

5. Which poetic form is discovered among Pierre Menard's manuscripts?

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