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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. From what college does Gertie withdraw when she becomes pregnant with Saul's child at age 20?
(a) Stanford University.
(b) Brown University.
(c) New York University.
(d) Yale University.

2. What action does Benny recommend that Simon take after watching him on Simon's first night working at the bar?
(a) He recommends that Simon take cooking lessons.
(b) He recommends that Simon get his driver's license.
(c) He recommends that Simon take ballet lessons.
(d) He recommends that Simon grow a beard.

3. On what street in New York City do the Gold siblings seek the fortune teller?
(a) Forsyth Street.
(b) Delancey Street.
(c) Clinton Street.
(d) Hester Street.

4. How old is Varya upon the opening of the novel's prologue?
(a) 8.
(b) 10.
(c) 13.
(d) 16.

5. To whom does adult Daniel bear a resemblance, according to Klara?
(a) Their grandfather Otto.
(b) Their father Saul.
(c) Their sister Varya.
(d) His brother Simon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What feat does Klara tell Simon will be the main event within her magic show?

2. How old does Raj say he was when he came from India to the United States?

3. What is the name of the Gold siblings' paternal grandfather?

4. What is the name of the policeman who roughs up Simon outside of the police station?

5. In what year does the novel's prologue begin?

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