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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Quinn think of running away to in the beginning of Chapter 11?
(a) Paris.
(b) Mexico City.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Osaka.

2. What size is Stillman's notebook when compared to Quinn's notebook?
(a) Stillman's notebook is smaller than Quinn's notebook.
(b) Both notebooks are the same size.
(c) Stillman's notebook is larger than Quinn's notebook.
(d) Stillman does not own a notebook.

3. Which character does Stillman claim to have invented?
(a) Henry Dark.
(b) Moses.
(c) Adam.
(d) King Tut.

4. Why does Paul Auster refuse the check addressed to him?
(a) Because he distrusts Quinn.
(b) Because he feels he does not deserve the money.
(c) Because he is rich and does not need money.
(d) Because he does not like banks.

5. Who is Siri?
(a) Paul Auster's wife.
(b) Quinn's girlfriend.
(c) Peter Stillman's cousin.
(d) Max Work's sister.

6. How much money is in Quinn's bank account?
(a) $189.30
(b) $300.49
(c) $501.55
(d) $1,201.00

7. Who does Quinn write about in Chapter 11?
(a) The children of the streets.
(b) The prostitues of the streets.
(c) The stray animals of the streets.
(d) The homeless tramps of the streets.

8. Which bank does Quinn have an account at?
(a) Sun Trust.
(b) Nations Bank.
(c) Citibank.
(d) Orchard Bank.

9. What does Quinn do with the money in his bank account?
(a) He gives it away.
(b) He gives it to Peter Stillman.
(c) He withdraws most of it.
(d) He burns it.

10. Why is Quinn angry at the beginning of chapter 10?
(a) Quinn is angry because his food at the diner was subpar.
(b) Quinn is angry because the elder Stillman checks out of his hotel.
(c) Quinn is angry because Victoria refuses to pay him.
(d) Quinn is angry because he has no money.

11. How does Quinn react when he sees himself in the mirror for the first time since becoming a bum?
(a) Angered.
(b) Shocked.
(c) Saddened.
(d) Fascinated.

12. Which famous novel is discussed by Quinn and Paul Auster in Chapter 10?
(a) Don Quixote.
(b) Little Women.
(c) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
(d) Moby Dick.

13. What does Paul Auster look like?
(a) Thin and sickly.
(b) Fat and jolly.
(c) Tall and dark.
(d) Short and fair.

14. What is Quinn's opinion of fate?
(a) Quinn does not know what fate is.
(b) Quinn has believed in fate all his life.
(c) Quinn does not believe in fate.
(d) Quinn believes in fate only under the right cirsumstances.

15. What problem does Quinn face while attempting to follow Stillman each morning?
(a) Quinn discovers that he becomes tired easily from so much walking.
(b) Quinn discovers that he walks too fast for Stillman.
(c) Quinn discovers that Stillman is aware of his presence.
(d) Quinn discovers that his shoes are unfit for walking so much.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How much time passes between the end of Chapter 11 and the beginning of Chapter 12?

3. Why does Quinn stop at the bank in Chapter 11?

4. Why does Stillman refuse to talk to Quinn when they first meet?

5. According to Stillman, all men are what food item?

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