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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to John Vincent Moon during the Irish rebellion?

2. Who is Fergus Kilpatrick?

3. What do the members of the Sect of the Phoenix have in common?

4. In the story, "The End," who has the stranger killed previously?

5. What does Jaromir Hladik hear in a dream?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. In "The End," why do the black man and the stranger fight?

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

6. What does the house in "Death and the Compass" symbolize?

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

8. How does the Englishman in "The Form of the Sword" receive the scar on his face?

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

10. Describe Ireneo Funes.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several of Borges' stories are designed to imitate detective mysteries and puzzles. Describe how he uses these literary devices and styles to express his themes. What responsibility does Borges place on the readers of these stories? How does the reader's search for a solution teach him or her about the theme?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the use of dreams and alternate reality in Borges' work. What abilities are Borges' characters given in these alternate states? How does Borges use alternate states to express his themes?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Borges' view of redemption. Who is Al-Mu'tasim? What is the significance of the student's journey? How does the student find redemption?

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