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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Quinn pretend to be when he meets Stillman a second time?
(a) Moby Dick.
(b) Jesus.
(c) Henry Dark.
(d) John Milton.

2. What great truth is Stillman attempting to discover through his research in Chapter 9?
(a) A new race.
(b) A new home.
(c) A new language.
(d) A new God.

3. Which activity does Quinn enjoy most while living on the streets?
(a) Watching the sky.
(b) Thinking about Virginia.
(c) Shopping for food.
(d) Collecting trash.

4. 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 burns it.
(d) He withdraws most of it.

5. What important discovery does Quinn make at the end of Chapter 8?
(a) Quinn discovers that his wife is alive.
(b) Quinn discovers the pattern behind the routes the elder Stillman takes each morning.
(c) Quinn discovers that Peter Stillman is not handicapped.
(d) Quinn discovers that Virginia has been lying to him all along.

6. What activity does Quinn busy himself with while living in the Stillman apartment?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Reading.
(c) Writing.
(d) Singing.

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

8. Which is the first word Stillman rhymes with Quinn?
(a) Twin.
(b) Inn.
(c) Din.
(d) Gin.

9. Why does Quinn decide to live on less sleep starting in Chapter 12?
(a) Quinn decides to sleep less because he feels he will miss out on important information.
(b) Quinn decides to sleep less because he wants to see Virginia.
(c) Quinn decides to sleep less because Peter Stillman tells him to.
(d) Quinn decides to sleep less because of his part time job.

10. Which notable character in City of Glass is the narrator friends with?
(a) Peter Stillman.
(b) Virginia Stillman.
(c) Paul Auster.
(d) Max Work.

11. Which month is it when Quinn runs out of money while living on the streets?
(a) August.
(b) March,
(c) May.
(d) December.

12. Does Quinn ever question where the food trays come from while he is living in the Stillman's apartment?
(a) Yes, he does.
(b) No, he never does.
(c) Only on occasion.
(d) Quinn is never given food on a tray.

13. In what way does Quinn use his notebook differently in Chapter 11?
(a) Quinn uses his notebook to record thoughts not pertaining to Stillman.
(b) Quinn uses his notebook as a coaster.
(c) Quinn uses his notebook to write poetry in.
(d) Quinn uses his notebook as fuel for a bonfire.

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

15. Does Paul Auster enjoy Quinn's poetry?
(a) Only sometimes.
(b) Quinn never wrote poetry.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Quinn bring with him every morning when he goes out to track Stillman?

2. What is the name of Quinn's poetry book?

3. What is the first thing Quinn does while visiting the Stillman apartment in Chapter 13?

4. Where does Stillman store the treasures he finds while out walking the streets?

5. How does Stillman die?

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