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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7: The Final Resting Place of the Future.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. O'Connell acknowledges in Chapter 1: Tribulations that which of his own actions hastens the end of the world?
(a) Study.
(b) Medical care.
(c) Introspection.
(d) Travel.

2. O'Connell discusses a piece of media called Doomsday Preppers. What was it?
(a) A video game.
(b) A movie.
(c) A television show.
(d) A book.

3. In Chapter 2: Preparations, O'Connell recalls a period of time when he often muttered which word to himself throughout each day?
(a) Collapse.
(b) Useless.
(c) Finite.
(d) Stop.

4. O'Connell recalls looking at what type of object over his son's head while also watching television with him?
(a) A laptop.
(b) A phone.
(c) A clock.
(d) A tablet.

5. Chapter 4: Bolt-Hole describes O'Connell's arrival in what location?
(a) Auckland.
(b) Boston.
(c) New York City.
(d) Perth.

Short Answer Questions

1. O'Connell discovered that the Mars Society believed that humankind was taking what action in relation to the end of the world?

2. The graph discussed in Chapter 6: "Under the Hide" depicts measurements of what type of consumption?

3. The Ghost Dance described in Chapter 5: "Off-World Colony" was intended to consume which group of people?

4. What kind of landmark is the site described as "the most recognizable landmark" (193) within the Zone?

5. What is NOT designated as one of the representative circles discussed in Chapter 6: "Under the Hide"?

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