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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 Angier think the first time he sees Borden's New Transported Man illusion?
(a) He thinks he knows how Borden does it.
(b) He is amazed, but boos anyway.
(c) He is furious and feels Borden copied his trick.
(d) He is amazed and even applauds.

2. What did Kate see in the room she secretly followed her father into?
(a) A large square object covered in a sheet.
(b) A dead body.
(c) A large contraption that sparked.
(d) A small oval object covered in a sheet.

3. What is significant about the location Angier is invited to perform for two weeks prior to his American tour?
(a) It is near where Angier went to school.
(b) It is near where Borden grew up.
(c) It is near where Borden attended school.
(d) It is near where Angier grew up.

4. Who becomes the narrator in Section 2?
(a) Nikola Testla.
(b) Alfred Borden.
(c) Rupert Angier.
(d) Andrew.

5. What last name does Oliva give when applying to work for Bordon?
(a) Westerman.
(b) Westminster.
(c) Westcombe.
(d) Winkler.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After Angier would disappear for a moment in his most famous trick, where would he reappear?

3. Who did the head of the traveling magic show in 1972 write Alfred a letter of introduction to?

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

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?

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