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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Stillman refuse to talk to Quinn when they first meet?

2. What does Paul Auster look like?

3. What toy does Paul Auster's son find on the street?

4. What is the first thing Quinn does while visiting the Stillman apartment in Chapter 13?

5. Who is Siri?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Quinn and Stillman are alike on many levels. Both men are highly intelligent, but they suffer from the same thing: obsession. Write an essay that analyzes the similarities between Quinn and Stillman when it comes to obsession. What is each man obsessed with? How does obsession ruin their lives? How does each man handle obsession throughout the story?

Essay Topic 3

At first Stillman appears to be nothing more than a bumbling old man. Yet when Quinn figures out the truth behind Stillman's daily routines, things begin to change. Write an essay that explains how Quinn's perception of Stillman changes over time. What specifically makes Quinn believe that Stillman is an evil genius? Why does he begin to fear him? Are his fears justified?

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