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

2. Who is James Alexander Nolan?

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

4. Where is the Englishman scarred?

5. Who is most likely the traitor that Fergus Kilpatrick sentences to death?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Jaromir Hladik complete his play?

3. What unique abilities does Ireneo Funes possess?

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

5. What does Jaromir Hladik regret?

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

7. Why does Ireneo Funes suffer from insomnia?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the symbolism of Moon's scar? Why does he hide his identity when the scar is clearly visible? What impact might the scar have on his ability to find redemption for his actions?

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

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?

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