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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Quinn decide that fate is telling him that he cannot quit the Stillman case?
(a) Because he finds a photograph of Peter in the park.
(b) Because he is unable to reach Virginia Stillman.
(c) Because he flips a coin and it comes up heads.
(d) Because he finds a copy of Stillman's book in a shop.

2. According to Stillman's book, what was the biblical Adam's only task in the Garden of Eden?
(a) To reproduce.
(b) To invent language.
(c) To sleep.
(d) To eat.

3. Which historical figure was faced with the challenge of standing an egg on its end?
(a) Washington.
(b) Columbus.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) Lincoln.

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 dog.
(b) His father.
(c) His son.
(d) His wife.

5. What does Quinn like to do most in his free time?
(a) Watch sports.
(b) Play tennis.
(c) Cook elaborate meals.
(d) Walk through the city.

6. What is Peter Stillman's profession?
(a) He is a teacher.
(b) He is a firefighter.
(c) He is an engineer.
(d) He is a poet.

7. What item does Stillman carry with him on his daily walks?
(a) A copy of the Bible.
(b) An old-fashioned carpet bag.
(c) A stuffed animal.
(d) A metal detector.

8. What does Peter Stillman have in common with Quinn's son?
(a) They both are Mets fans.
(b) They are the same height.
(c) They are both named Peter.
(d) They are the same age.

9. Who held Peter Stillman captive in the dark room for nine years?
(a) His father.
(b) His brother.
(c) His mother.
(d) His wife.

10. Where is Quinn the second time the telephone rings?
(a) In the bathroom.
(b) In the hallway.
(c) In the kitchen.
(d) In his office.

11. Where does Stillman eat his dinner on most days?
(a) At his hotel.
(b) At the Apollo Coffee Shop.
(c) At an Italian restaurant.
(d) At a friend's home.

12. Where is the Stillman family from?
(a) Boston.
(b) New York.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Detroit.

13. In Chapter 10, how does Quinn contact Auster?
(a) He visits his apartment.
(b) He writes him a letter.
(c) He sends him a telegram.
(d) He calls him on the telephone.

14. What does Quinn do for a living?
(a) Writes romance novels.
(b) Writes poetry.
(c) Writes mystery novels.
(d) Writes medical textbooks.

15. What is Quinn wearing when he first begins writing notes about the Stillman case in Chapter 5?
(a) Swim trunks.
(b) His pajamas.
(c) Nothing; he is naked.
(d) A blue shirt.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Quinn and the counterman at the luncheonette commonly converse about?

3. What does Auster plan to do with Virginia Stillman's check?

4. How many hours does Quinn sleep each night while living in the alleyway across from the Stillman's apartment?

5. What is the name of the hotel where Stillman stays?

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