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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, From the Other Side: Chapters 6, 7, 8, 93, 68.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 84, which character does Horacio mention is gravely ill?
(a) Rocamadour.
(b) Etienne.
(c) Pola.
(d) Berthe Trepat.

2. How does the point of view change in Chapter 3?
(a) It becomes third person.
(b) It switches from Maga to Horacio.
(c) It switches from Horacio to Maga.
(d) It becomes first person.

3. Approximately how old is Horacio Oliveira?
(a) Twenties.
(b) Thirties.
(c) Fifties.
(d) Forties.

4. What mythical creature do Maga and Horacio playfully turn each other into in Chapter 7?
(a) A hydra.
(b) A cyclops.
(c) A centaur.
(d) A satyr.

5. Which philosopher does Horacio cite in his ruminations of Chapter 3?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Descartes.
(c) Hume.
(d) Hegel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What image does Horacio use in Chapter 73 to describe the meaninglessness of intellectual life in Paris?

2. Who does Horacio quote in Chapter 116?

3. What does one vendor in Chapter 8 warn Horacio and Maga will kill his fish?

4. In Chapter 93, what does La Maga fear is becoming an obsession for Horacio?

5. In Chapter 6, Horacio is amazed by La Maga's disdain for what?

(see the answer key)

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