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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Part 2, Chapters 32-38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Borden feel about Angier's death?
(a) Happy.
(b) Guilty.
(c) Conflicted.
(d) Relieved.

2. The Machine used for the New Transporting Man is designed to make the audience a bit __________.
(a) Frightened.
(b) Confused.
(c) Happy.
(d) Skeptical.

3. What is 'the set up' of a magic trick, according to Borden's journal?
(a) Where the magician explains the trick to the audience.
(b) Where the audience suggests something to the magician.
(c) Where props are set up prior to the performance.
(d) Where the magician asks for a volunteer from the audience.

4. Who was Thomas Elborne?
(a) Borden's best friend.
(b) Borden's ingenieur.
(c) Borden's apprentice.
(d) Borden's assistant.

5. What Chinese magician did Alfred observe?
(a) Ching Ling Foo.
(b) Chang Lang Foo.
(c) Foo Lang Chin.
(d) Foo Ling Chang.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Angier's most famous trick, what did a volunteer mark him with?

2. Who becomes the narrator in Section 2?

3. During the New Transported Man, what objects does Borden's assistant bring out to him?

4. What building does Andrew travel to for his story as the book opens?

5. What country does Angier travel to, resulting in Borden having to send letters about their feud?

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