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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. How many practical guidebooks about preparing for the end of the world did O'Connell read during his long period of study?
(a) A handful.
(b) Scores.
(c) Dozens.
(d) None.

2. At the time of the trip, Dylan had relocated to which city several years before?
(a) London.
(b) Paris.
(c) Orlando.
(d) San Jose.

3. What type of sunglasses does O'Connell associate with the doomsday prepping community?
(a) Polarized.
(b) Aviator.
(c) Mirrored.
(d) Wraparound.

4. The movement of artists discussed in Chapter 6: "Under the Hide" believe that what element has returned to humankind and has ruined our world?
(a) Hubris.
(b) Selfishness.
(c) Arrogance.
(d) Capitalism.

5. For what purpose did Caroline plan to use the seeds in the wooden box if the need arose?
(a) Anesthetic.
(b) Diuretic.
(c) Pain-reliever.
(d) Suicide.

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. What kind of artist was the man who served as O'Connell's son's first example of an auteur?

3. How many people attended the retreat at Alladale in total?

4. When Chapter 5: Off-World Colony begins, O'Connell discusses an episode of which television show?

5. In what year did Doomsday Preppers exit the cultural scene?

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