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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: The Inquisition, Chapters 22-27 and Part Four: Chapters 28-29.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Eddie says that when the FBI had finished their investigation of the Costello family, they had found the family to be worth how much money?
(a) $16 million.
(b) $200 million.
(c) $5 million.
(d) $50 million.

3. What words does Klara whisper to her audience at the conclusion of every show?
(a) Thanks for your kindness.
(b) I love you all.
(c) Look around you often.
(d) Right this way.

4. Who steps in and stops the policeman's harassment of Simon outside of the police station?
(a) Robert.
(b) Gertie.
(c) Klara.
(d) Daniel.

5. What is the family celebrating when Klara calls on her opening night?
(a) Daniel's engagement to Mira.
(b) Varya's engagement to Raj.
(c) Simon's birthday.
(d) Gertie's birthday.

Short Answer Questions

1. Klara does not believe in the Jewish heaven because she considers it to be too what?

2. What reason does Raj provide when he tells Klara that she cannot call her family?

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

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

5. With whom does Simon begin an affair after the two cruise the Castro together?

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