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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Proteus, Chapters 15-19 and Part Three: The Inquisition, Chapters 20-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose shift does Simon cover when he "wakes up with a red dot on the white of his left eye"? (86)
(a) Tommy.
(b) Robert.
(c) Richie.
(d) Daniel.

2. Once hired at The Mirage, Klara and Raj open for which act?
(a) Siegfried and Roy.
(b) Penn and Teller.
(c) Cher.
(d) Wayne Newton.

3. What is NOT named among Simon's "earliest memories of Ward 86" (87)?
(a) The calm voices of the nurses.
(b) The shocked looks on the young patients' faces.
(c) Robert's terrified eyes.
(d) The squeak of meal carts.

4. 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) Right this way.
(d) Look around you often.

5. The narrator states that the timing of Klara's Jaws of Life trick must be "perfect or" (104) it will be what?
(a) Humiliating.
(b) Disastrous.
(c) Chilling.
(d) Deadly.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What requirement does Klara have for the nightclubs at which she will perform?

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

4. The title of the novel refers to what aspect of its plot?

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

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