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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 30 and 31 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Claire believe the stick she found will lead her to?
(a) Her salvation.
(b) Good fortune.
(c) Her life path.
(d) The love of her life.

2. In his former office, what does Dag have a framed photo of at his desk?
(a) The picture that came with the frame.
(b) His family.
(c) A whaling ship.
(d) His childhood dog.

3. What had Nostradamus predicted for the day Claire arrives in Palm Springs?
(a) A famine.
(b) The end of the world.
(c) A plague.
(d) An earthquake.

4. Where does Dag's brother Matthew live?
(a) Sarasota, Florida.
(b) Washington, D.C.
(c) Buffalo, New York.
(d) Calgary, Alberta.

5. Why have Dag and Claire gone to Mexico?
(a) To meet up with friends.
(b) To try the cuisine.
(c) For vacation.
(d) To open a hotel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tobias compare Eastern bloc toilet paper to?

2. How does Andy describe himself at age fifteen?

3. What nickname does Dag have for his office cubicle?

4. While on their picnic, the friends spot a sedan filled with tourists from which country?

5. Claire thinks about the sun ruining the life of a farmer from which country?

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