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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Does Quinn enjoy living at the Stillman apartment?
2. Who does Quinn pretend to be when he meets Stillman a second time?
3. Does Paul Auster enjoy Quinn's poetry?
4. How does Stillman die?
5. What activity does Quinn busy himself with while living in the Stillman apartment?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Virginia Stillman is the very embodiment of sexuality in City of Glass. When Quinn first meets her, he cannot help but picture her naked. Write an essay that explains the role sexuality and Virginia Stillman play in City of Glass. Why does Quinn find himself so attracted to her? In what way is the kiss between Quinn and Virginia important in the beginning of the story? Does Quinn really think he will get to sleep with Virginia? Does he ever consider the consequences if he did?
Essay Topic 2
Money and wealth mean surprisingly little to Quinn and the characters of City of Glass. Quinn lives on very little, while the Stillmans live comfortably in excess. Write an essay that explores these two different views within the context of the story. Why is Quinn comfortable with living on a limited budget? How are the Stillmans able to live in excess? Why does Quinn ask for money to work on the Stillman case when he has no intention of spending it?
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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