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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is unusual about Peter?
(a) He is a talented musician who plays with his feet.
(b) He is rich but acts as if he is poor.
(c) He has the disposition and skill set of a child.
(d) He is extremely intellegent but lacks common sense.

2. Why is Quinn surprised when he meets Stillman for the third time?
(a) Quinn is surprised because the elder Stillman still does not remember his name.
(b) Quinn is surprised because the elder Stillman brings him lunch.
(c) Quinn is surprised because the elder Stillman recognizes him.
(d) Quinn is surprised because a different Stillman shows up at the park.

3. Which two subjects did Peter's father study in college?
(a) Religion and philosophy.
(b) English and theology.
(c) Chemistry and religion.
(d) Theology and history.

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

5. Who is Michael?
(a) The man who robbed Peter of his inheritance.
(b) The neighbor Virginia had an affair with.
(c) The neighbor Peter Stillman does not trust.
(d) The man who referred Virgnia to Paul Auster.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Quinn take off his clothes when he first attempts to write in his prized notebook?

2. How long does Quinn follow Stillman?

3. Which bank does Quinn have an account at?

4. What color is Stillman's notebook?

5. How old was Peter when his mother died?

(see the answer key)

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