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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7: Part 4 (pages 155-182).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Angier's most famous magic trick called?
(a) In a Flash.
(b) In a Jiffy.
(c) The Headless Man.
(d) The disappearing Man.

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

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

4. What allegedly happened to Nicholas?
(a) He ran away.
(b) He died.
(c) He changed his name.
(d) He was kidnapped.

5. What is the 'prestige' of a magic trick, according to Borden's journal?
(a) When the magician explains the trick to the audience.
(b) The level of difficulty.
(c) Where the magician asks for a volunteer from the audience.
(d) Where the product is revealed to the audience.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Angier's father died, who took over his estate?

2. How many steps to a magic trick does Borden identify?

3. What are Angier and Julie doing when Borden first crosses their path?

4. What is Julia Fensell and Angier's original relationship?

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

(see the answer key)

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