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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, The Garden of Forking Paths, An Examination of the Work of Herbert Quain.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Approach to Al-Mu'tasim," which two groups are involved in a conflict?
(a) Students and Police.
(b) Moslems and Hindus.
(c) Indians and British.
(d) Moslems and Buddhists.

2. What happens to Herbert Ashe in "Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius"?
(a) He breaks a mirror.
(b) He finds "The First Encyclopedia of Tlon."
(c) He is arrested.
(d) He dies.

3. What is unusual about the characters in The Secret Mirror?
(a) They do not actually exist.
(b) They have all won the lottery.
(c) They are siblings.
(d) They are all silent.

4. 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) Peace is found through humble apology.
(c) Anger destroys the soul.
(d) Revenge poisons the vengeful.

5. Why are some lottery players imprisoned?
(a) They steal tickets.
(b) They refuse to buy tickets.
(c) They refuse to pay a fine.
(d) They murder the winners.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the protagonist of "The Circular Ruins" learn about himself?

2. Where is "The Babylon Lottery" set?

3. What is the Company?

4. Who is Herbert Ashe?

5. What body organ begins a dream of the protagonist in "The Circular Ruins"?

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