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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. O'Connell associates the sound of which element with the time around which his daughter was born?
(a) Water.
(b) Electricity.
(c) Fire.
(d) Air.

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

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

4. Which element of the amusement park located in the Zone is said to harbor moss that is "among the most toxic substances" (193) on the park grounds?
(a) Bumper cars.
(b) Slide.
(c) Roller coaster.
(d) Swings.

5. What is the first name of the man called Lister, who owned the location called Alladale?
(a) James.
(b) Cillian.
(c) Paul.
(d) Jeff.

Short Answer Questions

1. O'Connell describes arriving at the conclusion that which island was a metaphor for all of earth in the modern age?

2. Upon seeing an old man dancing in Glendale, O'Connell thinks about a boy he had seen dancing by the river in which state?

3. Which of the following terms does O'Connell apply to himself?

4. Which friend of O'Connell's was the one who discussed a particular graph measuring consumption?

5. What is the first name of the professional named Dr. Pinker discussed by O'Connell?

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