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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Artifices, The South.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the Vindications?
(a) The laws of the Library of Babel.
(b) Songs of the future.
(c) Books of apology and prophecy.
(d) Books that cause destruction.

2. How does Ireneo Funes become paralyzed?
(a) By falling out of a tree.
(b) By being struck by a truck.
(c) By falling off a horse.
(d) By falling off a truck.

3. What is the "secret miracle" that Jaromir Hladik experiences?
(a) During his execution, he is able to mentally finish his play.
(b) He is able to pretend to be dead.
(c) Lightning stirkes the executioners.
(d) The Allies arrive before the executioners can reload.

4. Why do some lottery players protest the rules of the lottery?
(a) They do not want to wait long for the next drawing.
(b) They need food to live.
(c) They feel the lottery is taking over their city.
(d) They feel only the rich can win.

5. What does the protagonist of "The Circular Ruins" love to do?
(a) Read.
(b) Dance.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Sing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the narrator visit Ireneo Funes before returning home?

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

3. Who is Al-Mu'tasim?

4. Why does the man in "The South" decide to fight?

5. In "Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius", from what source does one of the men quote?

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