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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What made the publishing house question Marana's competency?
(a) The type of client he took on.
(b) A background check.
(c) The types of books he worked on.
(d) Inconsistencies.

2. Who turns out to be the contact the man is waiting for in If On a Winter's Night a Traveler?
(a) The police chief.
(b) A shop owner.
(c) A detective.
(d) The bus driver.

3. To what type of organization does the man in If On a Winter's Night a Traveler belong?
(a) One in which he could be killed at any moment.
(b) One that is weaker than the police.
(c) A large and powerful one.
(d) The police force.

4. Which character is Irina most like?
(a) The reader.
(b) Lotaria.
(c) Ludmilla.
(d) Irnerio.

5. Which of the following makes the book seem interactive?
(a) Second person perspective.
(b) Present tense.
(c) Motivated characters.
(d) Intricate diction.

6. Who wrote "Leaning from the Steep Slope"?
(a) Ukko Ahti.
(b) Laza Okno.
(c) Umptar Orvitz.
(d) Othar Zuti.

7. Whose name is on a death sentence for treason in "Without Fear of Wind or Vertigo"?
(a) Alex.
(b) Vortus.
(c) Irina.
(d) Valerian.

8. What is Galligani's profession?
(a) Actor.
(b) Writer.
(c) Professor.
(d) Doctor.

9. Which character in "Looks Down in the Gathering Shadow" mentions that another sack is needed?
(a) Bernadette.
(b) Theresa.
(c) Eric.
(d) Tazio.

10. in "Outside the Town of Malbork," why will nothing be the same for the main character?
(a) He will never come back home.
(b) His parents are getting divorced.
(c) He has changed too much.
(d) He knows when he comes back everybody else will be gone.

11. Who is Cavedagna?
(a) A writer.
(b) A desk clerk.
(c) A professor.
(d) A librarian.

12. After examining the narration , which character would most like to read "Without Fear of Wind or Vertigo"?
(a) Alex.
(b) Irnerio.
(c) Ludmilla.
(d) Lotaria.

13. Where does Zwilda stay?
(a) Inn of the Bland Sea.
(b) Motel Casa de Flores.
(c) Hotel of the Barren Flower.
(d) Hotel of the Sea Lily.

14. What did Marana claim to be, according to the publishing house?
(a) A translator.
(b) An agent.
(c) An illustrator.
(d) An author.

15. In "Looks Down in the Gathering Shadow," what is the name of the dead man?
(a) Lee.
(b) Jojo.
(c) Jacob.
(d) Luke.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the food described at the beginning of "Outside the Town of Malbork"?

2. With whom does the man in If On a Winter's Night a Traveler talk?

3. What is the reader searching for after reading part of "Outside the Town of Malbork"?

4. What is the name of the character in "Without Fear of Wind or Vertigo" who is in possession of two men?

5. In "Outside the Town of Malbork," where does the main character's spend his final morning?

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