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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 is the priest Andrew is seeking to interview known for?

2. Which room did Kate secretly follow her father into, knowing she wasn't allowed there?

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

4. How does Borden think Angier's main illusion compares to his own?

5. What does Olive confess to Borden that she originally came to him for?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What object did the narrator of Section 6, Part 3 see that was new and frightening, and what happened in that object?

4. Describe Angier's first attempts at performing illusions on stage.

5. 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?

6. What is the story of the Chinese magician that Alfred shares?

7. How does Angier meet Julia Fensell, and how does their relationship progress?

8. What attempts does Borden make to reconcile with Angier in Section 5, Part 2, and why?

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

10. What does Kate believe about the young boy who her father killed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Self sacrifice is a major theme in The Prestige. Create a convincing argument for who has given more self sacrifice throughout their life - Bordon(s) or Angier.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the organizational structure of The Prestige and how that affects the reader's experience.

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