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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 9 through 25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two buildings are on top of the hill?
(a) A town hall and a belltower.
(b) A factory and a mill.
(c) A cinema and a cafe.
(d) A museum and a chapel.

2. What is the name of the Italian rug merchant?
(a) Dalmacio Ombrellieri.
(b) Paulo Maldini.
(c) Umberto Eco.
(d) Roberto Baggio.

3. What did the narrator find dead in the circular room?
(a) Birds.
(b) Babies.
(c) Fish.
(d) Sheep.

4. What building is on the lowlands of the island?
(a) A cafe.
(b) A prison.
(c) A mill.
(d) A factory.

5. What is the name of Eliseo Subiela's metaphysical film?
(a) Doing For the Sake of It.
(b) Gross Misconduct.
(c) The Grand Illusion.
(d) Man Facing Southeast.

Short Answer Questions

1. Into what language is the invention of Morel translated in 1953?

2. Casares is from what country?

3. What is the name of the writer with whom Casares developed a close friendship?

4. Which of the following poets wrote epic poetry?

5. What kind of poetry does Borges favor?

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