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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which street does Quinn live on?

2. How does Quinn dress when he goes to meet the mystery caller for the first time?

3. Does Quinn enjoy assuming the identity of Paul Auster?

4. What is Peter Stillman's demeanor when Quinn first meets him?

5. About what time does Quinn leave the train station in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the elder Stillman look like when he emerges from his hotel room for the first time in Chapter 8?

2. What are some of the activities Quinn enjoys during his time living on the streets?

3. Why is May 19th a significant date for Quinn?

4. Why is Peter Stillman's mother not present in City of Glass?

5. What was Henry Dark's version of paradise?

6. What is the elder Stillman's reaction to Quinn when they first meet face to face?

7. What is Quinn's opinion of the young woman he spots reading his book while at the train station?

8. Why does Quinn admire Max Work?

9. Why does Quinn go into Virginia and Peter Stillman's apartment in Chapter 13?

10. Why is the subject of mistreated children difficult for Quinn?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Quinn is at the train station and he sees the two Stillmans, the moment is symbolic. Both men are identical in physical appearance. The objective of this lesson is to explore the meaning behind the double Stillman encounter. What do the two different Stillmans represent? Which one is real and which one is an illusion? Does Quinn choose to follow the correct one?

Essay Topic 2

Virginia Stillman is the very embodiment of sexuality in City of Glass. When Quinn first meets her, he cannot help but picture her naked. Write an essay that explains the role sexuality and Virginia Stillman play in City of Glass. Why does Quinn find himself so attracted to her? In what way is the kiss between Quinn and Virginia important in the beginning of the story? Does Quinn really think he will get to sleep with Virginia? Does he ever consider the consequences if he did?

Essay Topic 3

Peter Stillman is a broken man. He lives a life that is difficult on a day to day basis. Yet he also possesses the one thing Quinn desires, Virginia Stillman. Write an essay that examines Peter Stillman's character within the context of City of Glass. Is Peter Stillman a tragic character? Is he innocent in his ways, or does he ever have ulterior motives? Does he really believe his father wants to kill him?

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