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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. What years are covered in Part One, Chapter One, when Simon's story is focused upon?
(a) 1978-1982.
(b) 1969-1979.
(c) 1980-1986.
(d) 1975-1977.

2. 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) An imp.
(d) A seer.

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

4. 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 ballet lessons.
(b) He recommends that Simon grow a beard.
(c) He recommends that Simon take cooking lessons.
(d) He recommends that Simon get his driver's license.

5. What is the newest hotel on the Las Vegas strip when Klara, Raj, and Ruby arrive to pursue a residency?
(a) The Cosmopolitan.
(b) The Mirage.
(c) The Tropicana.
(d) The MGM Grand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT listed among the American events the Gold children are excluded from due to their youth?

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

3. What does Klara do with the lacquered box once Gertie appears furious at its absence?

4. When it begins to snow on the brief hike through Mohonk Preserve, Daniel expects Ruby to complain, but instead she does what?

5. Gali tells the members of his ballet company often that their "movements must have" (85) what?

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