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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ghosts, pgs. 211-232.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Auster plan to do with Virginia Stillman's check?
(a) Cash the check and split the money with Quinn.
(b) Destroy the check.
(c) Cash it for Quinn and give him the money,
(d) Accept the money and buy toys for his son.

2. What does Quinn consider to be the ideal relationship between a detective and his client?
(a) They should meet once per week.
(b) They should live together.
(c) They should be unaware of each other's work.
(d) They should maintain close contact.

3. What is the name of the film about the private eye starring Robert Mitchum that Blue goes to see?
(a) From Here to Eternity.
(b) Out of the Past.
(c) East of Eden.
(d) Blast from the Past.

4. At the end of Chapter 4, Quinn begins to think of preventing Peter Stillman's murder as personal redemption for his inability to prevent the death of whom?
(a) His wife.
(b) His son.
(c) His dog.
(d) His father.

5. What is Paul Auster's profession?
(a) A painter.
(b) A writer.
(c) A musician.
(d) A police officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disguise does Blue use for his third encounter with Black?

2. Why does Stillman choose to carry out his project in New York?

3. How does Quinn find out that Stillman has committed suicide?

4. What does Quinn like to do most in his free time?

5. In Chapter 8, what time does Stillman begin his daily walks?

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