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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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 empty.
(d) The apartment is filled with newspaper clippings.

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

5. Which of the following are objects does Stillman collect off the street?
(a) Photographs, old pieces of printed paper, and machinery parts.
(b) Doll heads, shoe laces, and old bow ties.
(c) Black gloves, tin cans, and empty juice bottles.
(d) Rags, pebbles, and old school uniforms.

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

7. Why is Quinn surprised when he meets Stillman for the third time?
(a) Quinn is surprised because the elder Stillman still does not remember his name.
(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 brings him lunch.

8. What happens to Quinn and his mind at the start of Chapter 12?
(a) His mind becomes sharper and more intelligent.
(b) His mind develops special powers.
(c) His mind begins to lose grip on reality.
(d) His mind begins to revert backward to his childhood.

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

10. 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.

11. Does Quinn enjoy living at the Stillman apartment?
(a) Quinn never lives in the Stillman apartment.
(b) Only on occasion.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is Stillman's notebook?

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

3. In what way does Quinn use his notebook differently in Chapter 11?

4. What does Quinn do after he is unable to contact Virginia by phone in Chapter 11?

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

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