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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. Who is James Alexander Nolan?
(a) The great grandson of Fergus Kilpatrick.
(b) An Englishman.
(c) The Taoiseach of Ireland.
(d) A friend of Fergus Kilpatrick.

2. In "Death and the Compass," why do the police believe the rabbi was murdered?
(a) He offended a group of religious people.
(b) As part of a hate crime.
(c) As part of a botched robbery.
(d) As part of a crime of passion.

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

4. In "Death and the Compass," what do the police receive in the mail after the third murder?
(a) A lock of hair.
(b) A map.
(c) A knife.
(d) A confession.

5. Who is Fergus Kilpatrick?
(a) An Englishman.
(b) An Irish rebel.
(c) The great-grandson of James Alexander Nolan.
(d) A friend of Ryan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Fergus Kilpatrick die?

2. Why does the narrator seek shelter at the Englishman's ranch?

3. Who is Jaromir Hladik?

4. In his anger, how does the Irishman injure John Vincent Moon?

5. What does the narrator ask the Englishman after dinner?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What theory does Erik Lonnrot have about the murders in "Death and the Compass"?

3. Who is the traitor scheduled for execution in "Theme of the Traitor and Hero"?

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

5. Describe Ireneo Funes.

6. How does Jaromir Hladik complete his play?

7. What does Jaromir Hladik regret?

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

9. What is Jaromir Hladik's prayer?

10. What unusual theories does Nils Runeberg propose?

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