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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where does Quinn think of running away to in the beginning of Chapter 11?
2. According to Stillman, all men are what food item?
3. Which day of the week does Quinn meet Stillman for the first time?
4. What does Quinn bring with him every morning when he goes out to track Stillman?
5. What object does Stillman carry with him everyday when he makes his rounds?
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
Another recurring theme in City of Glass is that of multiple identities. Quinn has three identities other than his own: Max Work, William Wilson, and Paul Auster. Write an essay that explores the idea of multiple identities within the context of the plot. In what way is Quinn able to use these different identities to his advantage? When is he able to use them? Are other characters aware of these identities?
Essay Topic 3
The red notebook is an important item in City of Glass. It is Quinn's lifeline to the Stillman case. It is also the source of the story. Write an essay that explains why the red notebook is so important to the plot of the story. Why did Quinn choose this particular notebook over the others at Heights Luncheonette? Does he ever realize how important the notebook is and will be while he is writing in it? Where would the story be without the red notebook?
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