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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 12, 13, 14 and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Martin?
(a) Dag's mentor.
(b) Dag's brother.
(c) Dag's former boss.
(d) Dag's father.

2. After he quits his office job, what label does Dag give himself and his new lifestyle?
(a) A leech.
(b) Deadbeat Dag.
(c) Basement Person.
(d) A floater.

3. As Andy recalls in Chapter 4, after Dag won their bet, what did he do with the money?
(a) Dag ate it.
(b) Dag put it in the bank.
(c) Dag gave it back.
(d) Dag bought Andy dinner.

4. What is the title of Chapter 2?
(a) Our Parents Gave More.
(b) Our Parents Wanted More.
(c) Our Parents Earned More.
(d) Our Parents Had More.

5. What disturbing artifacts does Andy mention Claire keeps in what should be her dining room?
(a) Baby shoes.
(b) Antlers.
(c) Old appliances.
(d) Mannequins.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had Nostradamus predicted for the day Claire arrives in Palm Springs?

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

3. In the story Andy tells about Edward, who follows Edward everywhere?

4. Which of the following is not something Andy thinks of when he sees the sun?

5. What kind of magazine does Andy work at in Japan?

(see the answer key)

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