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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the only trick of Borden's that Angier did not attack?

2. What country does Angier travel to, resulting in Borden having to send letters about their feud?

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

4. How many people know of Alfred's secret before he took the Pact?

5. What does the person who contacted Andrew's paper about the church say Andrew's name was when he was a little boy?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Angier dies, what does Borden write that he remembers about Angier's appearance the night of his performance in America?

2. How does the narration change in Section 2, and what does it focus on?

3. What does Borden describe in Section 4, Part 2 about the act accompanying his New Transported Man trick?

4. What does Alfred write about his secret in Section 2?

5. Describe the situation of Angier an Borden's first meeting.

6. Who does the narrator of Section 6, Part 3 remember coming to their childhood home, and what was significant about the room the narrator's memory took place in?

7. Who narrates Section 6, Part 3, and what does that individual focus on?

8. What happens when Borden sneaks backstage during Angier's show in America?

9. What is the story Borden tells in Section 4, Part 2 about how Olive Wescombe was hired, and how is it different than the story given earlier?

10. Who is Thomas Elborne?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The literary tool 'red herring' was used multiple times throughout this story. Explain what a red herring is, as well as where and how it was used in The Prestige.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Borden and Angier's priorities. Did either men's priorities change throughout the story?

Essay Topic 3

The line between protagonist and antagonist is not as clear cut in The Prestige as it is in other books. Explain who is the protagonist and antagonist in this story, providing ample examples from the book to support your decision.

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