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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 9: Part 4 (pages 202-225).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What material does Alfred say is perfect for a magician's prop, due to its often overlooked quiet strength?
(a) Wood.
(b) Gold.
(c) Glass.
(d) Copper.

2. The climax of the Chinese magician's show was producing a(n) _______________ from nowhere.
(a) Open umbrella.
(b) Beautiful woman.
(c) Bowl of water with goldfish.
(d) Live dove.

3. When Borden is backstage at Angier's show in Section 5, Part 2, what does he find beneath the stage?
(a) A dead body.
(b) A very large converter.
(c) A large class case filled with an unknown substance.
(d) A loaded gun.

4. How long after Borden ruined his performance does Angier die?
(a) Seven days.
(b) Seven weeks.
(c) Seven months.
(d) Seven hours.

5. In Angier's most famous trick, what did a volunteer mark him with?
(a) Powder.
(b) A marker.
(c) A red sash.
(d) A gold coin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Borden's assistant prior to Olive?

2. In the year that Angier resisted retaliating against Borden, what was the final incident Borden conducted that cause Angier to finally retaliate again?

3. What does Angier discover from personal research about Borden prior to Angier's American tour?

4. How does Borden feel about Angier's death?

5. Gerald Root attempts to _____________ Angier.

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