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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. Which member of O'Connell's family did he used to take to the churchyard to play?
(a) His little sister.
(b) His little brother.
(c) His daughter.
(d) His son.

2. O'Connell went on a trip to the Zone with a man named Dylan, who was related to O'Connell in what way?
(a) Brother.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Friend.
(d) Cousin.

3. Which of the following terms does O'Connell apply to himself?
(a) Socialist.
(b) Humanist.
(c) Communist.
(d) Philosopher.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspects of the institution close by his family's home does O'Connell use as a metaphor within the narrative?

2. What primary emotion did O'Connell feel when he watched the video of the emaciated animal?

3. O'Connell claims that doomsday preppers and their actions are completely devoid of which human element?

4. What is the first name of Vicino, the man O'Connell calls a real estate magnate for the end of days?

5. In what part of the world is the location called Alladale, according to O'Connell?

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