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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. To whom does the protagonist in "The Circular Ruins" pray?
(a) The moon and stars.
(b) No one.
(c) The planetary gods.
(d) The sun.

2. From what point of view is "The Approach of Al-Mu'tasim" written?
(a) Second person.
(b) Third person.
(c) First person.
(d) Second person omniscient.

3. What does the lottery cause?
(a) The end of the world.
(b) A rebellion.
(c) A plague.
(d) Overcrowding.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Why are some lottery players imprisoned?

5. Who is Miguel de Cervantes?

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