Think you’ve got your head wrapped around The Secret Miracle? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Why do the Nazis arrest Jaromir?
Because he taunts Hitler
Because he has poor grammar
Because he is Jewish and voices Jewish opinions
Because he deserted the German Army during World War I
Q. At the beginning of the story, how does Jaromir feel about his career as a writer?
Dissatisfied
Satisfied
Angry
Energized
Q. How does Borges portray the relationship between Jaromir and the Nazi soldiers who are his captors?
Filled with prejudice and hatred
With hints of compassion and respect
There is no relationship
By painting them as the hunter and the hunted
Q. What religion(s) does Borges reference in the story?
Judaism
Judaism and Christianity
Jedi
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam