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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: You'd Dance, Kid, Chapters 7-9 and Part Two: Proteus, Chapters 10-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Simon NOT count among the events that occurred directly as a result of the fortune teller's intervention?
(a) His dance career.
(b) His deep connection with Klara.
(c) His arrival in San Francisco.
(d) His relationship with Robert.

2. When Simon is promoted from understudy to another position within the ballet company, what position does he achieve?
(a) Repertory member.
(b) Featured member.
(c) Full company member.
(d) Company captain.

3. The Hindu family in the Gold family's building calls the fortune teller a "rishika" (5), which means a what?
(a) A spirit.
(b) A savant.
(c) A seer.
(d) An imp.

4. What is the one thing Simon tells Daniel when he calls him for the first time since leaving home?
(a) He is sick.
(b) He misses Daniel.
(c) He loves Gertie.
(d) The date foretold to him as the date of his death.

5. What does Gertie say to Simon on the phone just before she hangs up on him?
(a) She tells him not to return home to New York City.
(b) She tells him that she loves him.
(c) She tells him that she will never forgive him for leaving her.
(d) She tells him that he needs to take care of Klara.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what type of venue does Klara NOT perform her act during her early days as a magician?

2. How long after Simon's death is AIDS given its official name?

3. What reason does Klara state for not calling the family to notify them of Simon's illness?

4. The narrator states that the timing of Klara's Jaws of Life trick must be "perfect or" (104) it will be what?

5. What action does Benny recommend that Simon take after watching him on Simon's first night working at the bar?

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