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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 Garden of Forking Paths.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Miguel de Cervantes?
(a) An Italian poet.
(b) The original author of Don Quixote.
(c) The editor of Pierre Menard's manuscripts.
(d) The author of A Farewell to Arms.

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

3. What is April March?
(a) A magazine article.
(b) A novel.
(c) A short story.
(d) A satirical play.

4. Why do some lottery players protest the rules of the lottery?
(a) They feel only the rich can win.
(b) They feel the lottery is taking over their city.
(c) They need food to live.
(d) They do not want to wait long for the next drawing.

5. What shape are the rooms in the library of Babel?
(a) Oblong.
(b) Square.
(c) Flexible.
(d) Hexagonal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which room do the Purifiers seek?

2. What does the narrator believe will eventually happen to the planet on which he lives?

3. What is The God of the Labyrinth?

4. In "The Approach to Al-Mu'tasim," which two groups are involved in a conflict?

5. Which books often drive people to insanity?

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