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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Peter's mother?
(a) She died in her sleep.
(b) She died in a car accident.
(c) She died of old age.
(d) She died of cancer.

2. Who does Quinn first think of when he reflects upon Peter Stillman's mental and physical situation?
(a) Montaigne.
(b) Aveyron.
(c) Herodotus.
(d) Peter of Hanover.

3. What object does Stillman carry with him everyday when he makes his rounds?
(a) A battered suitcase.
(b) A torn umbrella.
(c) A new duffel bag.
(d) An old carpet bag.

4. How old was Peter when his mother died?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

5. How long does Quinn follow Stillman?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Two days.
(d) One week.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Quinn baffled by the routes Stillman takes while out walking each morning?

2. What is the name of the old hotel Stillman lives at?

3. Which two physical traits did Peter's mother possess as a young woman?

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

5. Which two subjects did Peter's father study in college?

(see the answer key)

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