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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," why does the student decide to travel the country?
(a) To find a purpose for his life.
(b) To look for one honest man.
(c) To see where his father lived.
(d) To make amends for his sin.

2. In "Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius", what is unique about the description of the country in the The Anglo-American Encyclopedia?
(a) It exists on only one copy of the encyclopedia.
(b) The laws of nature have been reversed.
(c) Mirrors there do not reflect images.
(d) It exists on two worlds.

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

4. In "Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius", what country are the characters searching for in the The Anglo-American Encyclopedia?
(a) Zion.
(b) Tlon.
(c) Uqbar.
(d) Tertius.

5. In "The Circular Ruins", how does the protagonist travel to the ruins?
(a) On an eagle.
(b) On a horse.
(c) In a canoe.
(d) In a cart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What fear does the protagonist of "The Circular Ruins" have for his son?

2. Who is the student searching for in "The Approach to Al-Mu'tasim"?

3. Where is "The Babylon Lottery" set?

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

5. What is April March?

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