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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section Thirteen: Part Four (pages 308-325).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Borden think Angier accomplishes his illusion that is similar to Borden's?
(a) Borden believes Angier uses a double.
(b) Borden cannot figure it out.
(c) Borden thinks Angier has a secret tunnel dug under the auditorium.
(d) Borden believes Angier has the same secret Borden does.

2. Where does Angier travel to meet Nikola Tesla?
(a) Montana.
(b) New York.
(c) Colorado Springs.
(d) Chicago.

3. Who was known as Le Professeur de Magie?
(a) Nikola Tesla.
(b) Arthur Koenig.
(c) Alfred Borden.
(d) Rupert Angier.

4. What appears to happen to the first object tested in Tesla's apparatus?
(a) It floats.
(b) It disappears.
(c) It gets cold.
(d) It shakes.

5. When Angier performs his version of Bordon's New Transported Man, and it is received well, what irritates Angier about the end of the trick?
(a) He doesn't like his outfit.
(b) He thinks the audience should give him a standing ovation.
(c) He does not get to take the final bow.
(d) He doesn't think it is flashy enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why will Angier's plan for a final revenge on Borden truly bother Borden?

2. When Olivia meets with Angier for the last time, what object does she give him?

3. What is the 'prestige' of a magic trick, according to Borden's journal?

4. What Chinese magician did Alfred observe?

5. What does Olivia say the word(s) mean which are written on the object she gives Angier in their final meeting?

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