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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. In what year does Eddie first starting going to see Klara perform her magic act?
(a) 1963.
(b) 1983.
(c) 1993.
(d) 1973.

2. What kind of job does Simon find when he and Klara arrive in San Francisco?
(a) Go-go dancer.
(b) Cook.
(c) Bouncer.
(d) Valet.

3. For what physical reason does Ilya tell Klara that she must get as good at magic as men are and then get even better?
(a) She is short.
(b) She sees the emotions behind the illusions.
(c) Her hands are small.
(d) She has a high voice.

4. When a policeman asks Simon to come to the San Francisco police station, what does he tell Simon is the purpose of his visit?
(a) He tells Simon that he needs to file for legal emancipation.
(b) He refuses to tell Simon anything about its purpose.
(c) He tells Simon that he is suspected of vehicular manslaughter.
(d) He tells Simon that he is under suspicion for two recent robberies.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the fortune teller tell Klara about the charts, calendars, fortune sticks and other paraphernalia in her apartment?

2. How many month's after Klara's death is her death ruled a suicide?

3. What word does Raj use when talking about magic that "needles" (235) Daniel?

4. In contrast to her brothers' bar mitzvahs, Klara's bat mitzvah takes place not individually but in a group of how many girls?

5. What is NOT a piece of advice Klara sternly gives herself as she waits in the wings for her audition at The Mirage to begin?

(see the answer key)

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