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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 62 through 78.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which Edgar Allan Poe story does the writer reference in the introduction?
(a) The Raven.
(b) Black Cat.
(c) The Pit and the Pendulum.
(d) The House of Usher.

2. Why does the narrator decide against killing himself?
(a) Faustine is not there to mourn him.
(b) He has to see Faustine again.
(c) He has no pratical method to do it.
(d) He wants to kill Morel.

3. Which of the following titles does the narrator say he wants to use for one of his novels?
(a) Recognition.
(b) Keeping Open to Life.
(c) Apology for Survivors.
(d) Dedication is What We Need.

4. What does the narrator say the people look like from where he is standing?
(a) Imps.
(b) Insects.
(c) Elves.
(d) Giants.

5. What will a dial on the machine allow those present to feel?
(a) The air.
(b) The narrator's skin.
(c) Madeline's skin.
(d) The museum's walls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the story where Bioy claims he finally has found his style?

2. What language are the two men speaking?

3. Why does the narrator think some people like to wear old clothes?

4. Where does the narrator find fresh flowers?

5. Into what language is the invention of Morel translated in 1953?

(see the answer key)

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