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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of Quinn's poetry book?
(a) My Lost Happiness.
(b) Jackle Tackle.
(c) Destiny Averted.
(d) Unfinished Business.

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

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. 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 he likes baseball.
(c) He chose New York because of its godliness.
(d) He chose New York because it is a forlorn city.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Quinn decide to live on less sleep starting in Chapter 12?

2. What size is Stillman's notebook when compared to Quinn's notebook?

3. What does Quinn bring with him every morning when he goes out to track Stillman?

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

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

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