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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the man's story, how are the sacrificial virgins mutilated before their death?
(a) Their tongues are cut out so that they cannot speak.
(b) Their eyes are gouged out so that they cannot see.
(c) Their ears are cut off so they cannot hear well.
(d) Their hands are cut off so that they cannot fight back.

2. What name do the group of people who want to invade Sakiel-Norn call themselves?
(a) People of Bliss.
(b) People of Joy.
(c) People of Despair.
(d) People of Desolation.

3. What is the name of the man Laura meets at the picnic and invites to Avilion for dinner?
(a) Elwood Murray.
(b) Alex Thomas.
(c) Peter Griffen.
(d) Richard Griffen.

4. How does Iris and Laura's mother die?
(a) An unknown form of cancer, most likely uterine.
(b) Drowns.
(c) Complications of childbirth.
(d) Catches a mysterious ailment.

5. Which character is reputed to have authored 'The Blind Assassin'?
(a) Richard Griffen.
(b) Iris Chase Griffen.
(c) Reenie Hincks.
(d) Laura Chase.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the planet on which the man's story takes place?

2. What is the official cause of Laura's death?

3. In the prologue to the novel within the novel, the main character looks at a picture. What object is depicted on this picture on one side?

4. Why do the people invading Sakiel-Norn want to invade the city?

5. Where does the protagonist of the novel within the novel keep the picture at which she looks in the prologue?

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