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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Stillman store the treasures he finds while out walking the streets?
(a) He stores them in a shed.
(b) He stores them in his house.
(c) He stores them in his hotel room.
(d) He stores them in a hidden trash can.

2. 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.

3. What does Quinn discover when he enters the Stillman apartment in Chapter 13?
(a) The apartment is inhabited by the elder Stillman.
(b) The apartment is inhabited.
(c) The apartment is filled with newspaper clippings.
(d) The apartment is empty.

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

5. Where does Quinn go at the end of Chapter 11?
(a) Peter Stillman's apartment.
(b) Times Square.
(c) Riverside Park.
(d) Hotel Harmony.

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

7. Why does Quinn stop at the bank in Chapter 11?
(a) Quinn stops at the bank to deposit his check.
(b) Quinn stops at the bank to check his balance.
(c) Quinn stops at the bank to rob it.
(d) Quinn stops at the bank to open a new checking account.

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

9. Who is the first person Quinn calls after becoming a bum?
(a) Peter Stillman.
(b) Paul Auster.
(c) Victoria.
(d) Max Work.

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

11. Which article of clothing does Stillman always wear when he goes out each morning?
(a) A pair of polished black shoes.
(b) A fedora hat.
(c) A white dress shirt.
(d) A long overcoat.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Stillman die?

2. Which activity does Quinn enjoy most while living on the streets?

3. How does Quinn feel when Virginia's phone constantly rings busy at the start of Chapter 11?

4. Where does Quinn think of running away to in the beginning of Chapter 11?

5. Which bank does Quinn have an account at?

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