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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years did Henry Dark work for John Milton?
(a) Five years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Eight years.
(d) Two years.

2. What object does Stillman carry off the train with him?
(a) A trunk.
(b) A suitcase.
(c) A duffle bag.
(d) A pillow.

3. What was the title of the pamphlet Henry Dark published before his death?
(a) The New Babel.
(b) People of God.
(c) Adam and Eve Forever.
(d) The Great Tower.

4. When is the only time Quinn uses his typewriter?
(a) He only uses a typewriter when writing a final draft of his work.
(b) Quinn does not own a typewriter.
(c) He only uses a typewriter when writing a first draft of his work.
(d) He only uses his typewriter when editing his work.

5. Why does Peter not like to go outside?
(a) Because his behavior is unpredictable.
(b) Because he hates the outdoors.
(c) Because Virginia tells him not to.
(d) Because he is afraid of being murdered.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Quinn become irritated with the young woman reading at the station?

2. Which street does Quinn live on?

3. Does Quinn enjoy assuming the identity of Paul Auster?

4. What happened to Peter's mother?

5. What is Peter's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Quinn pretend to be Henry Dark when he meets Stillman the second time?

2. What is the elder Stillman's reaction to Quinn when they first meet face to face?

3. Why does Quinn admire Max Work?

4. Why does Peter wish to be "real" and not a puppet boy?

5. What are some of Paul Auster's features?

6. What does the elder Stillman look like when he emerges from his hotel room for the first time in Chapter 8?

7. Why is May 19th a significant date for Quinn?

8. How does Quinn react the first time he is called by Peter Stillman?

9. Why is Henry Dark an important figure in Professor Stillman's writing?

10. Why does Quinn feel emotional pain when he sees the picture of New England at the train station?

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