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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Paul Auster's son?
(a) Between the ages of five and six.
(b) Between the ages of two and three.
(c) Between the ages of fourteen and fifteen.
(d) Between the ages of ten and eleven.

2. How does Stillman die?
(a) He drowns.
(b) He jumps off a bridge.
(c) He is hit by a car.
(d) He shoots himself.

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

4. What does Quinn bring with him every morning when he goes out to track Stillman?
(a) A loaf of bread, potatoes and water.
(b) A donut, a carton of orange juice and a book.
(c) A coffee, a buttered roll, and a newspaper.
(d) A glass of milk, cereal and his notebook.

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

6. Which two activities is Quinn forced to give up while living on the streets?
(a) Shaving and bathing.
(b) Sleeping and shaving.
(c) Eating and bathing.
(d) Sleeping and eating.

7. 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.

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

9. Why does Stillman refuse to talk to Quinn when they first meet?
(a) Because he dislikes the way Quinn looks.
(b) Because he knows Quinn has been following him.
(c) Because he declares Quinn a stranger.
(d) Because he does not socialize with writers.

10. Which floor is Paul Auster's apartment on?
(a) 9th.
(b) 11th.
(c) 1st.
(d) 22nd.

11. Which day of the week does Quinn meet Stillman for the first time?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Wednesday.
(d) Friday.

12. Why is Quinn unable to collect his money from Paul Auster?
(a) Quinn is unable to collect his money because the check was forged.
(b) Quinn is unable to collect the money because Paul Auster lost it.
(c) Quinn is unable to collect his money because the check bounced.
(d) Quinn is unable to collect his money because Paul Auster spent it.

13. Why did Stillman decide to travel to New York after being released?
(a) He chose New York because he likes the weather.
(b) He chose New York because it is a forlorn city.
(c) He chose New York because of its godliness.
(d) He chose New York because he likes baseball.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Quinn decide to visit in the beginning of Chapter 10?

3. What activity does Quinn busy himself with while living in the Stillman apartment?

4. How long does Quinn follow Stillman?

5. What happens to Quinn and his mind at the start of Chapter 12?

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