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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Artifices, Death and the Compass.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Herbert Quain mentioned in the newspaper?
(a) He has written an article about mirrors.
(b) He has been arrested.
(c) He is being honored for his work.
(d) He has died.

2. From what point of view is "The Babylon Lottery" written?
(a) Second person.
(b) First person.
(c) Third person.
(d) Second person omniscient.

3. Why does the narrator have to leave his cousin's house?
(a) He has been called to active duty.
(b) He must return to work.
(c) His sister is getting married.
(d) His father is dying.

4. How are the three murders in "Death and the Compass" related?
(a) All of the victims were Jewish.
(b) All the victims spoke a part of God's name aloud.
(c) All the murders occured on a Tuesday.
(d) The three victims were business partners.

5. Who is Ts'ui Pen?
(a) The man who wants to arrest Dr.Yu Tsun.
(b) A peddler.
(c) An ancestor of Dr.Yu Tsun.
(d) An instructor for the VAF.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does John Vincent Moon hide while the Irishman fights in the rebellion?

2. How does Fergus Kilpatrick die?

3. Who is Miguel de Cervantes?

4. In what languages are the books of "The Library of Babel" written?

5. What power does the Company have over lottery players?

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