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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Artifices, The South.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Approach to Al-Mu'tasim," why does the student run to the top of a tower?
(a) He believes he has killed someone.
(b) He is tired of all the fighting.
(c) He longs to end his suffering.
(d) He is angry.

2. Who is Al-Mu'tasim?
(a) The student's father.
(b) A blind astrologer.
(c) A kind Persian bookseller.
(d) A Hindu prophet.

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

4. How does the man in "The South" travel to the ranch?
(a) In a wagon.
(b) By plane.
(c) By train and by car.
(d) On horseback.

5. In "The Approach of Al-Mu'tasim," which character writes a detective novel?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) A robber.
(c) A student.
(d) A blind astrologer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nils Runeberg die?

2. How does John Vincent Moon anger the Irishman?

3. Which chess pieces are discussed in Menard's chess article?

4. In "The Approach to Al-Mu'tasim," where does the student go after he leaves Indapur?

5. What is The God of the Labyrinth?

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