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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Quinn spend the night at the end of Chapter 11?
(a) Quinn spends the night in Virginia's bed.
(b) Quinn spends the night in his apartment.
(c) Quinn spends the night in a hotel.
(d) Quinn spends the night in an alleyway.

3. What toy does Paul Auster's son find on the street?
(a) A squirt gun.
(b) A frisbee.
(c) A dinosaur.
(d) A yoyo.

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

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

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

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

8. What does Quinn think of when he calls Virginia Stillman each night?
(a) He thinks of their kiss.
(b) He thinks of her husband, Peter.
(c) He thinks of her wealth.
(d) He thinks of their friendship.

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

10. Who does Quinn pretend to be when he meets Stillman a third time?
(a) Peter Stillman.
(b) Paul Auster.
(c) Victoria Stillman.
(d) Max Work.

11. What does the last sentence in the red notebook read?
(a) "What will happen when there are no more pages in the red notebook?"
(b) "What will I do when all goes dark?"
(c) "I am thirsty but my desire to read is greater."
(d) "Mind over matter."

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

13. Why does Quinn cease to write about himself toward the end of City of Glass?
(a) Because he has nothing left to say.
(b) Because he misses his old life.
(c) Because he feels he is no longer important.
(d) Because he becomes bored with himself.

14. Who does Quinn decide to visit in the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) Paul Auster.
(b) Peter Stillman.
(c) Victoria Stillman.
(d) Max Work.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which floor is Paul Auster's apartment on?

2. What is Quinn's opinion of fate?

3. Why is Quinn surprised when he meets Stillman for the third time?

4. What great truth is Stillman attempting to discover through his research in Chapter 9?

5. Why does Paul Auster refuse the check addressed to him?

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