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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What important discovery does Quinn make at the end of Chapter 8?
(a) Quinn discovers that his wife is alive.
(b) Quinn discovers that Virginia has been lying to him all along.
(c) Quinn discovers that Peter Stillman is not handicapped.
(d) Quinn discovers the pattern behind the routes the elder Stillman takes each morning.

2. What does Quinn do with the money in his bank account?
(a) He burns it.
(b) He gives it to Peter Stillman.
(c) He withdraws most of it.
(d) He gives it away.

3. What color is Stillman's notebook?
(a) Green.
(b) Red.
(c) White.
(d) Blue.

4. What time of day does Quinn leave his alley to go buy food?
(a) Early morning.
(b) Sunset.
(c) Noon.
(d) Late evening.

5. What is Quinn's ultimate fate in City of Glass?
(a) He leaves the Stillman apartment and roams the streets for the rest of his life.
(b) His fate is not revealed.
(c) He moves out of New York City.
(d) He finds Virginia Stillman and elopes with her.

6. What object does Stillman carry with him everyday when he makes his rounds?
(a) A torn umbrella.
(b) A battered suitcase.
(c) An old carpet bag.
(d) A new duffel bag.

7. In what way does Quinn use his notebook differently in Chapter 11?
(a) Quinn uses his notebook as a coaster.
(b) Quinn uses his notebook as fuel for a bonfire.
(c) Quinn uses his notebook to record thoughts not pertaining to Stillman.
(d) Quinn uses his notebook to write poetry in.

8. Why is Quinn surprised when he meets Stillman for the third time?
(a) Quinn is surprised because the elder Stillman brings him lunch.
(b) Quinn is surprised because the elder Stillman still does not remember his name.
(c) Quinn is surprised because the elder Stillman recognizes him.
(d) Quinn is surprised because a different Stillman shows up at the park.

9. Where does Quinn think of running away to in the beginning of Chapter 11?
(a) Osaka.
(b) Mexico City.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Paris.

10. Which notable character in City of Glass is the narrator friends with?
(a) Max Work.
(b) Peter Stillman.
(c) Paul Auster.
(d) Virginia Stillman.

11. How long does Quinn follow Stillman?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Two days.
(c) One week.
(d) Three weeks.

12. What toy does Paul Auster's son find on the street?
(a) A frisbee.
(b) A dinosaur.
(c) A squirt gun.
(d) A yoyo.

13. What does the last sentence in the red notebook read?
(a) "What will happen when there are no more pages in the red notebook?"
(b) "What will I do when all goes dark?"
(c) "Mind over matter."
(d) "I am thirsty but my desire to read is greater."

14. Which month is it when Quinn runs out of money while living on the streets?
(a) March,
(b) December.
(c) May.
(d) August.

15. The initials H. D. were originally meant to refer to which character?
(a) Howard Dinner.
(b) Humpty Dumpty.
(c) Henry David Thoreau,
(d) Hilda Doolittle.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Quinn react to being left a tray of food in Chapter 13?

2. How old is Paul Auster's son?

3. Why does Paul Auster refuse the check addressed to him?

4. How does Quinn keep track of his sleep schedule?

5. Where does Quinn go at the end of Chapter 11?

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