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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did the head of the traveling magic show in 1972 write Alfred a letter of introduction to?
(a) John Henry Anderson.
(b) Mr. Nevil Maskelyne.
(c) Rupert Angier.
(d) Ching Ling Foo.

2. The Machine used for the New Transporting Man is designed to make the audience a bit __________.
(a) Happy.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Skeptical.
(d) Confused.

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

4. How does Borden feel about Angier's death?
(a) Guilty.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Conflicted.
(d) Happy.

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

6. How long after Borden ruined his performance does Angier die?
(a) Seven hours.
(b) Seven weeks.
(c) Seven days.
(d) Seven months.

7. 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) Stops for lunch.
(d) Finds a motel room.

8. What building does Andrew travel to for his story as the book opens?
(a) Church of Jesus Christ and the Latter Day Saints.
(b) Glorioos Church of Jesus Christ.
(c) Rapturous Church of Jesus Christ.
(d) Saint Mary's Catholic Church.

9. When Borden attended Angier's show in Part 4, Section 2, what body part did he notice Angier favoring?
(a) His left arm.
(b) His right leg.
(c) His right arm.
(d) His left leg.

10. What does Alfred state his memoir is meant to be an autobiography of?
(a) His secrets.
(b) His childhood.
(c) His dreams.
(d) Himself.

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

12. What country does Angier travel to, resulting in Borden having to send letters about their feud?
(a) England.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Canada.
(d) America.

13. Who was Borden's assistant prior to Olive?
(a) Gigi.
(b) Gerry.
(c) Gorgia.
(d) Georgina.

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

15. Who entertained Nicholas for hours?
(a) Just Kate.
(b) Kate and her father.
(c) Kate and her mother.
(d) Kate and her sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Borden and Angier's feud begin?

2. How does Julia Fensell and Angier's relationship change?

3. How many years pass in the gap between journal entries in Section 5, Part 2?

4. What is Olive's last name?

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

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