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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Part 2, Chapters 23-31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Andrew interpret the church when he first arrives?
(a) A forboding place.
(b) Too quiet.
(c) Too colorful.
(d) A safe place.

2. At what age did Borden begin performing alone on stage?
(a) 18.
(b) 25.
(c) 30.
(d) 20.

3. The climax of the Chinese magician's show was producing a(n) _______________ from nowhere.
(a) Beautiful woman.
(b) Bowl of water with goldfish.
(c) Open umbrella.
(d) Live dove.

4. What material does Alfred say is perfect for a magician's prop, due to its often overlooked quiet strength?
(a) Glass.
(b) Wood.
(c) Gold.
(d) Copper.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of his body does Alfred cut badly with a chisel when he is young?

2. What was Angier's most famous magic trick called?

3. What is the first thing Andrew does when he first arrives at the village in Part 1?

4. Who was Borden's assistant prior to Olive?

5. When Borden attended Angier's show in Part 4, Section 2, what body part did he notice Angier favoring?

(see the answer key)

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