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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: Place of Life, Chapters 30-36.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Varya visits Daniel's office after his death, what phrase does she find traced over and over on a note pad?
(a) Vengeance is mine.
(b) Thoughts have wings.
(c) Words can hurt.
(d) Free will forever.

2. What is NOT listed among the American events the Gold children are excluded from due to their youth?
(a) Joining the Stonewall riots.
(b) Watching Midnight Cowboy.
(c) Attending Woodstock.
(d) Reading Helter Skelter.

3. Who is the only person in her family who had known about Varya's past pregnancy and ensuing adoption?
(a) Saul.
(b) Gertie.
(c) Daniel.
(d) Klara.

4. Once on the road, Klara begins to look back with what emotion at her small shows in San Francisco?
(a) Tenderness.
(b) Revulsion.
(c) Nostalgia.
(d) Awe.

5. On what floor of the hotel does Klara stop the elevator on opening night?
(a) The 45th floor.
(b) The 13th floor.
(c) The 2nd floor.
(d) The 36th floor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the only person who knows that Simon died of AIDS on the date the fortune teller foretold?

2. In what year does Eddie first starting going to see Klara perform her magic act?

3. What job does Gertie take after dropping out of college?

4. What action does Benny recommend that Simon take after watching him on Simon's first night working at the bar?

5. When Mira tells Daniel that people need God for the the same reason they need art, what is the reason she states?

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