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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the mystery caller ask for the first time they call Quinn?

2. Which two subjects did Peter's father study in college?

3. Which writing instrument does Quinn use the first time he writes in his notebook?

4. Who is William Wilson?

5. How does Quinn describe the way Peter moves when they first meet?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Quinn admire Max Work?

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

3. What lies does Peter Stillman tell Quinn when they speak in Chapter 2?

4. How does Paul Auster treat Quinn when they first meet?

5. What happens when Quinn calls Virginia and her number rings busy?

6. Explain the ritual Quinn goes through before writing in his red notebook for the first time.

7. Why does Quinn withdraw most of the money from his bank account?

8. What does Stillman's notebook look like?

9. What are Quinn's opinions and feelings when it comes to Virginia Stillman by the end of Chapter 5?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sanity is a valuable asset to the characters in City of Glass. As the story progresses, Quinn begins to lose grip on reality. At first the process is slow, but it quickens toward the end of the story. Write an essay that explains what happens to Quinn's mind as events unfold in City of Glass. At what point does he begin to slip away? When in the story does it worsen?

Essay Topic 2

Toward the end of City of Glass, Quinn spends his days living at the abandoned Stillman apartment. Every time he wakes he finds a tray of food next to him. Write an essay explaining the scene in which Quinn wakes to find the tray of food waiting. Why is Quinn not surprised to find food waiting for him? Who might possibly be the one providing it? Could the food be a figment of his imagination?

Essay Topic 3

Quinn's morality comes into question on occasion in City of Glass. He often makes attempts to justify his actions to himself. Write an essay that explains why Quinn thinks he has to justify his actions to himself. Does Quinn ever feel guilty for pretending to be Paul Auster? How does justifying his actions make him feel better? Does he ever seriously think he will be caught?

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