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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Which floor is Paul Auster's apartment on?
2. Which activity does Quinn enjoy most while living on the streets?
3. Which month is it when Quinn runs out of money while living on the streets?
4. What does Quinn bring with him every morning when he goes out to track Stillman?
5. What color is Stillman's notebook?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
City of Glass is almost completely told from a third person perspective. Only at the end does the perspective change to first person. Write an essay that explains the importance of the perspective switch in the story. Why is the first part of the story told from third person? Would the story work if told in the first person perspective? Does the change in perspective at the end hinder the plot?
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
Sanity is a valuable asset to the characters in City of Glass. As the story progresses, Quinn begins to lose grip on reality. At first the process is slow, but it quickens toward the end of the story. Write an essay that explains what happens to Quinn's mind as events unfold in City of Glass. At what point does he begin to slip away? When in the story does it worsen?
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