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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. Gerald Root attempts to _____________ Angier.

2. Where does Angier meet Olivia?

3. Why will Angier's plan for a final revenge on Borden truly bother Borden?

4. What does Angier note in his journal about the 'recovery' from his new way to do In A Flash?

5. Why has Angier incorporated grease and special lighting into his performance?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Angier manage to perform Borden's New Transporting Man illusion without knowing how Borden does it?

2. After Borden interferes with Angier's illusion by cutting the power, what does Angier note about his health?

3. What information does Arthur Koenig reveal to Angier in Section 12, Part 4?

4. What event brings Angier home in Section 11, Part 4, and leads to him missing and contacting Julia?

5. What does Angier think of Harry Cutter's explanation for Borden's New Transported Man illusion?

6. What does Angier do with his extra time when he is performing near the town Hastings, prior to his American tour?

7. What does Angier plan to do for his final revenge on Borden?

8. After a ten year gap in his journaling, what does Angier return writing to describe in full detail?

9. What is the big twist at the end of Section 13, Part 4?

10. How does performing In A Flash affect Angier when he first starts performing it using Tesla's machine?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Sarah and Julia are important women in Borden and Angier's lives, as their wives. Compare and contrast these two women and how they respond to having master illusionists as husbands.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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