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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Disappearing, A Lover's Ear, By the Creek, The Book, Facing the Light, Lost Keys.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the daughter of the lord become obsessed with finding in The Blue Jar?
(a) The setting sun.
(b) The perfect color blue.
(c) The perfect jar.
(d) The sailor who saved her.

2. The story On Hope comes from what country?
(a) Israel.
(b) Argentina.
(c) Canada.
(d) United States.

3. What does the monkey die from in On Hope?
(a) Hanging.
(b) Choking on a jewel.
(c) Gunshot.
(d) Hit by a car.

4. Who moves across from the ascetic in House Opposite?
(a) A prostitute.
(b) An actress.
(c) A policeman.
(d) A dog trainer.

5. What is the name of the central female character in Happy Endings?
(a) Jennifer.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Mary.
(d) Christine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the gypsy's monkey bring to him in On Hope?

2. The author of The Book hails from where?

3. What is the older Borges doing in the hotel room in August 25, 1983?

4. From what country does the story Gregory come?

5. Who wrote The Book?

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