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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6: Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At what age did Borden leave home?
(a) 18.
(b) 17.
(c) 16.
(d) 20.

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

4. Who narrates Section 6, Part 3?
(a) Kate.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Angier.
(d) Borden.

5. Which room did Kate secretly follow her father into, knowing she wasn't allowed there?
(a) The basement.
(b) Her father's bedroom.
(c) Her father's workshop.
(d) Her father's study.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Angier doing when Borden first saw him performing?

3. What does the narrator of Section 6, Part 3 focus on?

4. How long after Borden ruined his performance does Angier die?

5. What is the priest Andrew is seeking to interview known for?

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