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

2. Who is Erik Lonnrot?

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

4. What does Jaromir Hladik hear in a dream?

5. To which nationality are the members of the Sect of the Phoenix compared?

Short Essay Questions

1. What unusual theories does Nils Runeberg propose?

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

3. How do the stranger and the black man feel about their rivalry?

4. Why does Ireneo Funes suffer from insomnia?

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

6. What does Jaromir Hladik regret?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Borges use fictional and legitimate literature to express his themes? What effect does the use of historically accurate references and literature have on the realism of Borges' work? What effect does the insertion of both fictional and legitimate literature have on the reader's perception of his work?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Borges' use of infinity. How does he use verbal imagery to describe the concept of infinity? What relationship does Borges' create between the infinite universe and the finite human mind? How does he use infinite images and descriptions to express his themes?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the different narrative modes and their importance in expressing themes in literature. How does point of view affect a reader's vision of a story? When is a particular narrative mode ineffective? Why does Borges occasionally switch modes within a story?

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