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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 44 through 62.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following poets wrote lyrical poems?
(a) Whitman.
(b) Verlaine.
(c) Stevenson.
(d) Poe.

2. What is the name of the magazine where Bioy started his career?
(a) Latin Maker.
(b) Sur.
(c) Gordo.
(d) Tomkins.

3. What is the title of the essay Jose Ortega y Gasset wrote in 1925?
(a) The Human Factor.
(b) The Interest in Fantastic Fiction.
(c) The Dehumanization of Art.
(d) The Rhythm of the Artist.

4. From where does the narrator watch the invaders?
(a) The balcony.
(b) Through a hole in the adjoining room.
(c) Under the table.
(d) Through the window.

5. What is the name of the story where Bioy claims he finally has found his style?
(a) The Celestial Plot.
(b) The Idol.
(c) Asleep in the Sun.
(d) Thinking Alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator say the swimming pool is full of what animals?

2. What is the name of the Mexican poet referenced in the introduction?

3. Why is it impossible to cut the trees on top of the hill?

4. Which of the following poets wrote epic poetry?

5. Who directs Last Year at Marienbad?

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