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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The essayist say Casares's novels are rich in what?
(a) Bizarre character sketches.
(b) Provoking images.
(c) Reasoned imagination.
(d) Surreal imagination.

2. Casares is from what country?
(a) Spain.
(b) Brazil.
(c) Argentina.
(d) Chile.

3. What is the name of the Mexican poet referenced in the introduction?
(a) Octavio Paz.
(b) Gabriella Brimmer.
(c) Pita Amor.
(d) Manuel Carpio.

4. Which of the following words does the author use to describe Bioy's personality?
(a) Devious.
(b) Shy.
(c) Loopy.
(d) Happy-go-lucky.

5. Which one of Bioy's stories does the writer mention in the introduction?
(a) The Misadventurers of the Girl Who Hated Icecream.
(b) The Adventure of a Photographer in La Plata.
(c) Family Ties and Other Assortments.
(d) The Invention that Changed the World.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the story where Bioy claims he finally has found his style?

2. What kind of product does La Martona produce?

3. What do Casares's friends call him?.

4. Which of the following poets wrote lyrical poems?

5. What is the name of the story the author says anticipates the Invention of Morel?

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