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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. Even though Klara holds down two jobs as a receptionist and a restaurant hostess, she spends her weekends engaged in what activity?
(a) Volunteering at the hospital.
(b) Painting.
(c) Working on her novel.
(d) Scripting her magic show.

2. What name does Ruby's mother call her?
(a) Rubina.
(b) Rube.
(c) Ruberia.
(d) Ruble.

3. What is NOT one way in which Simon describes his father Saul?
(a) A man who skirts conflict.
(b) Decorous.
(c) Courageous.
(d) Timid.

4. What does Klara do with the lacquered box once Gertie appears furious at its absence?
(a) She buries it in a vacant lot.
(b) She hides it in the attic.
(c) She burns it.
(d) She sneaks it back into her mother's drawer.

5. How old does Raj say he was when he came from India to the United States?
(a) 10.
(b) 18.
(c) 6.
(d) 14.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who spends the night with Simon in Ward 86 once he is diagnosed with the illness that will come to be known as AIDS?

2. When Luke reveals to Varya that he too suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, he says that his illness has to do with being afraid of taking what action accidentally?

3. What tradition does Gertie refuse to partake in at Saul's funeral?

4. What is the name of the Gold siblings' paternal grandfather?

5. What is the name of the policeman who roughs up Simon outside of the police station?

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