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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Does Quinn feel sorry for what happens to Max Work?
2. Who is Siri?
3. Why did Stillman decide to travel to New York after being released?
4. Does Paul Auster enjoy Quinn's poetry?
5. How does Quinn react to being left a tray of food in Chapter 13?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Quinn only has one true friend represented in City of Glass, the counterman at Heights Luncheonette. He has been coming to Heights for years, and still does not know the name of the counterman. The two men talk about baseball every time they see each other. Write an essay that explores Quinn's friendship with the counterman. How does Quinn act differently while in the presence of his friend? What aspects of his personality change? Why has Quinn never bothered to find out the name of the counterman?
Essay Topic 2
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?
Essay Topic 3
Another recurring theme in City of Glass is that of multiple identities. Quinn has three identities other than his own: Max Work, William Wilson, and Paul Auster. Write an essay that explores the idea of multiple identities within the context of the plot. In what way is Quinn able to use these different identities to his advantage? When is he able to use them? Are other characters aware of these identities?
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