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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. What conclusion does Ryan make about the murder of Fergus Kilpatrick?
(a) It was designed to incite a rebellion.
(b) Kilpatrick committed suicide.
(c) It was intentionally plotted to resemble Caesar's death.
(d) It never occured.

2. Who is Jaromir Hladik?
(a) A writer.
(b) A rabbi.
(c) A watchmaker.
(d) A soldier.

3. From what illness does Nils Runeberg suffer?
(a) Lupus.
(b) Insomnia.
(c) Epilepsy.
(d) Diabetes.

4. In "The Form of the Sword," when does the Irish rebellion take place?
(a) The early twenties.
(b) The mid-sixties.
(c) The early forties.
(d) The late thirties.

5. To which nationality are the members of the Sect of the Phoenix compared?
(a) Germans.
(b) Jews.
(c) Irish.
(d) Egyptians.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the Irishman at the end of "The Form of the Sword"?

2. Why does Ryan believe Fergus Kilpatrick's murder was never solved?

3. What happens during Jaromir Hladik's execution?

4. What nationality is Jaromir Hladik?

5. How does John Vincent Moon anger the Irishman?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Fergus Kilpatrick both a traitor and a hero?

2. What does Jaromir Hladik regret?

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

4. What is Jaromir Hladik's prayer?

5. Why does Ireneo Funes suffer from insomnia?

6. How is "Three Versions of Judas" designed to deceive the reader?

7. In "Theme of the Traitor and Hero," why are the details of Ryan's great-grandfather's death obscured?

8. What irony is evident in the membership of the Sect of the Phoenix?

9. What unusual theories does Nils Runeberg propose?

10. What unique abilities does Ireneo Funes possess?

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