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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the story, "The End," with whom does the stranger converse?
(a) The store owner's son.
(b) The black man.
(c) The stranger.
(d) The store owner.

2. When is "The Secret Miracle" set?
(a) During World War I.
(b) In an undetermined time.
(c) During World War II.
(d) In the future.

3. Why are Nils Runeberg's theories controversial?
(a) They claim Judas never existed.
(b) They claim that time is irrelevant.
(c) They give three theories for the behavior of Judas.
(d) He bakes pies in the shape of religious figures.

4. What is the "secret miracle" that Jaromir Hladik experiences?
(a) Lightning stirkes the executioners.
(b) He is able to pretend to be dead.
(c) The Allies arrive before the executioners can reload.
(d) During his execution, he is able to mentally finish his play.

5. Who is Ryan?
(a) The great grandson of Fergus Kilpatrick.
(b) A friend of of Fergus Kilpatrick.
(c) The Taoiseach of Ireland.
(d) An Irish rebel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jaromir Hladik?

2. From what illness does Nils Runeberg suffer?

3. In "The Form of the Sword," when does the Irish rebellion take place?

4. What conclusion does Ryan make about the murder of Fergus Kilpatrick?

5. From what point of view is "Theme of the Traitor and Hero" written?

Short Essay Questions

1. What secret does the Sect of the Phoenix keep?

2. What unique abilities does Ireneo Funes possess?

3. How does Jaromir Hladik complete his play?

4. In "Theme of the Traitor and Hero," what coincidences raise Ryan's suspicion?

5. How does Erik Lonnrot discover the location of the fourth murder?

6. In "The Form of the Sword," what symbolism is evident in the scar on the Englishman's face?

7. Why does the Englishman in "The Form of the Sword" hide his identity in the story?

8. What discovery does Erik Lonnrot make about the murders at the fourth crime scene?

9. Why does language frustrate Ireneo Funes?

10. In "The Form of the Sword," how does the Irishman rescue John Vincent Moon?

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