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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: The Redness of the Map.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of couple did O'Connell encounter during his walk with a family member?
(a) Naked.
(b) Dirty.
(c) Toothless.
(d) Unconscious.

2. For what length of time did O'Connell immerse himself in the online world of doomsday prepping?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 1 month.

3. O'Connell describes which object as the usually-reliable shortcut to protect oneself and one's family from thinking disturbing thoughts?
(a) The off button.
(b) The power cord.
(c) The shower.
(d) The comics.

4. O'Connell wonders how humans are supposed to take what action when we know that we are likely doomed?
(a) To live.
(b) To smile.
(c) To laugh.
(d) To breathe easily.

5. O'Connell concludes in Chapter 2: Preparations that rather than preparing for their fears, doomsday preppers are preparing for their what?
(a) Survival.
(b) Fantasies.
(c) Futures.
(d) Tribulations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dr. Pinker has stated that the fates of successive generations of humankind have gotten what over time?

2. Toward the end of the retreat described in Chapter 6: "Under the Hide" each participant spends how many consecutive hours alone in the forest?

3. At what location did Elon Musk speak alongside his son on a television show seen by O'Connell?

4. In O'Connell's mind, the question still remains about whether taking what action in modern times is an act of hope or an act of sacrifice?

5. O'Connell realized during the tour that both he and what other person were looking to exploit the Chernobyl site?

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