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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Artifices, Death and the Compass.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to John Vincent Moon during the Irish rebellion?
(a) He falls from the top of a building.
(b) He hides in a truck.
(c) He freezes during a battle.
(d) He is shot in the leg.

2. How is the lottery unusual?
(a) A new drawing after the death of the previous lottery winner.
(b) People trade food for lottery tickets.
(c) There are adverse outcomes for some players.
(d) Winners are sent into exile.

3. Who is James Alexander Nolan?
(a) The Taoiseach of Ireland.
(b) The great grandson of Fergus Kilpatrick.
(c) A friend of Fergus Kilpatrick.
(d) An Englishman.

4. From what point of view is "The Garden of Forking Paths" written?
(a) Third person.
(b) Second person.
(c) Second person omniscient.
(d) First person.

5. In "The Babylon Lottery," which characters first sponsor the lottery?
(a) Bankers.
(b) Merchants.
(c) Barbers.
(d) Lawyers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the protagonist of "The Circular Ruins" dream of doing?

2. What conclusion does Ryan make about the murder of Fergus Kilpatrick?

3. Who is Miguel de Cervantes?

4. Which measurement system is discussed in one of Pierre Menard's manuscripts?

5. What is exchanged for bits of bone or decorated parchment in "The Babylon Lottery"?

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