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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 conclusion does Ryan make about the murder of Fergus Kilpatrick?

2. From what point of view is "Funes, The Memorious" written?

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

4. Why does Erik Lonnrot believe the second man in "Death and the Compass" was murdered?

5. Where does Jaromir Hladik live?

Short Essay Questions

1. What unusual theories does Nils Runeberg propose?

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

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

4. What is Jaromir Hladik's prayer?

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

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

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

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

9. What does Jaromir Hladik regret?

10. What unique abilities does Ireneo Funes possess?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Borges use savants to express the themes of his work? What social implications does he draw from savant abilities? What are the positive and negative consequences that Borges associates with the growth of the human mind?

Essay Topic 2

How does Borges use the theme of betrayal in his work? According to Borges, what are the long- and short-term effects of betrayal? What lesson does Borges teach about betrayal through "The Form of the Sword"?

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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