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

2. What type of business does Saul own?
(a) A textile factory.
(b) A convenience store.
(c) A dry cleaning business.
(d) A tailor and dressmaking business.

3. What date does the narrator finally reveal as the one foretold to Simon by the fortune teller?
(a) February 19th.
(b) December 20th.
(c) March 5th.
(d) June 21st.

4. For how long has Klara been performing her magic act when she runs into Raj again?
(a) Two years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Six years.
(d) Six months.

5. What is the name of the policeman who roughs up Simon outside of the police station?
(a) Jeffrey.
(b) Eddie.
(c) Marty.
(d) Brian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book does Klara buy at the magic shop after gleaning more information about the fortune teller?

2. Simon recalls that the fortune teller had never asked for what item?

3. What San Francisco district does Simon describe as feeling "like a fallout shelter" (79) amidst the unrest elsewhere in the world?

4. On what street in New York City do the Gold siblings seek the fortune teller?

5. What do the Gold siblings bring to the fortune teller as payment for her services?

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