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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 10: Part 4 (pages 225-253).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Borden do at Angier's show to wreak havoc?
(a) Heckles Angier from the audience.
(b) Steals Angier's props.
(c) Turns the power off.
(d) Writes on Angier's queue cards.

2. After Angier's father died, who took over his estate?
(a) Angie's older brother
(b) Angier himself.
(c) Angier's mother.
(d) Angier's uncle.

3. After Angier would disappear for a moment in his most famous trick, where would he reappear?
(a) In the ceiling rafters.
(b) In the back of the auditorium.
(c) On the other side of the stage.
(d) In the middle of the audience.

4. What is the first thing Andrew does when he first arrives at the village in Part 1?
(a) Goes directly to the church.
(b) Stops for a cup of tea.
(c) Finds a motel room.
(d) Stops for lunch.

5. When Andrew finds out that the church did not contact him for the story, who did?
(a) Lady Katherine Angier.
(b) Gentleman Kevin Anders.
(c) Gentleman Karl Angier.
(d) Lady Kitty Allier.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What material does Alfred say is perfect for a magician's prop, due to its often overlooked quiet strength?

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

4. What was Nikolas Tesla's scientific concentration?

5. Before his tour to America, where is Angier invited to perform for two weeks?

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