The Short Stories - The Garden of Forking Paths Quiz
Who is Dr. Yu Tsun working for? a. The Germans c. The Chinese b. The British d. No one
a. The Germans
How does the novel The Garden of Forking Paths imagine many possible futures? a. The novel is not told chronologically, because each chapter is a new possibility for the hero. c. The novel argues with the reader. b. It clearly states that it is a work of many possible futures. d. The novel has many different heroes in many different places.
a. The novel is not told chronologically, because each chapter is a new possibility for the hero.
When Dr. Yu Tsun arrives at Albert's house, how does he feel about his ancestor's novel? a. In awe c. Apathetic b. Embarrassed d. Angry
b. Embarrassed
Why does Tsun talk with Albert, instead of carrying out his plan right away? a. He is unsure whether he really wants to carry out his plan. c. He is scared. b. He is waiting for Captain Richard Madden. d. He enjoys Stephen Albert's company.
b. He is waiting for Captain Richard Madden.
What is a Sinologist? a. A doctor of the sinuses c. An international spy b. Someone who studies Chinese language, literature, or civilization d. Someone who studies signs
b. Someone who studies Chinese language, literature, or civilization
How many voices tell this story? a. One c. Three b. Two d. Four
c. Three
Where is the labyrinth? a. In Dr. Stephen Albert's garden. c. Within the novel, The Garden of Forking Paths. b. Hidden in a town in China. d. It is the ivory desk.
c. Within the novel, The Garden of Forking Paths.
Why does Liddell Hart's History of World War I matter to this story? a. It introduces the setting and situation of the story. c. It encourages questioning of what we think to be true. b. It presents the first narrator to the story. d. All of the above.
d. All of the above.
Who is pursuing Dr. Yu Tsun? a. Captain Liddell Hart c. Viktor Runeberg b. Dr. Stephen Albert d. Captain Richard Madden
d. Captain Richard Madden
Why does Dr. Yu Tsun kill Dr. Stephen Albert? a. He is out for revenge. c. He kills him on an impulse. b. It was accidental. d. He is sending a signal to the Germans.
d. He is sending a signal to the Germans.
