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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Part 2, Chapters 12-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what age did Borden begin performing alone on stage?
(a) 18.
(b) 25.
(c) 20.
(d) 30.

2. Who did the head of the traveling magic show in 1972 write Alfred a letter of introduction to?
(a) John Henry Anderson.
(b) Ching Ling Foo.
(c) Rupert Angier.
(d) Mr. Nevil Maskelyne.

3. What newspaper does Andrew work for?
(a) The Daily Times.
(b) The Chronicle.
(c) The Daily News.
(d) The Daily Planet.

4. What is the first thing Andrew does when he first arrives at the village in Part 1?
(a) Finds a motel room.
(b) Stops for a cup of tea.
(c) Goes directly to the church.
(d) Stops for lunch.

5. How did Borden and Angier's feud begin?
(a) Angier stole money from Borden.
(b) Borden insulted Angier's family.
(c) Angier tried to expose Borden as a fake.
(d) Borden tried to expose Angier as a fake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What building does Andrew travel to for his story as the book opens?

2. The climax of the Chinese magician's show was producing a(n) _______________ from nowhere.

3. Who becomes the narrator in Section 2?

4. Alfred writes that the more people are fooled, ___________________.

5. How did Borden begin in the magic world?

(see the answer key)

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