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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Peter finally freed from his confinement?
(a) Peter was freed because a fire broke out in the Stillman apartment.
(b) Peter was freed because his father died.
(c) Peter was freed because he grew into adulthood.
(d) Peter was freed because the elder Stillman felt guilty.

2. About what time does Quinn leave the train station in Chapter 6?
(a) Seven o'clock.
(b) Five o'clock.
(c) Two o'clock.
(d) Eight o'clock.

3. Why does Stillman refuse to talk to Quinn when they first meet?
(a) Because he declares Quinn a stranger.
(b) Because he knows Quinn has been following him.
(c) Because he dislikes the way Quinn looks.
(d) Because he does not socialize with writers.

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

5. What is Peter's profession?
(a) Dentist.
(b) Painter.
(c) Poet.
(d) Doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Peter not trust Virginia?

2. Which of the following are objects does Stillman collect off the street?

3. Where was Henry Dark born?

4. What is the date of Quinn's parent's anniversary?

5. What food item does Paul Auster make for Quinn in Chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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