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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does the last sentence in the red notebook read?
2. What size is Stillman's notebook when compared to Quinn's notebook?
3. Why did Stillman decide to travel to New York after being released?
4. Where does the first meeting between Quinn and Stillman take place?
5. Does Quinn enjoy living at the Stillman apartment?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Paul Auster is an important secondary character in City of Glass. Incidentally he is also the author of the book. Write an essay that explores the reasons behind why the author named a character after himself. Does Paul Auster the author acknowledge that the character is supposed to represent him? Why is it significant that Quinn takes on the identity of Paul Auster? What kind of disposition does Paul Auster have within the context of the story?
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 only has one true friend represented in City of Glass, the counterman at Heights Luncheonette. He has been coming to Heights for years, and still does not know the name of the counterman. The two men talk about baseball every time they see each other. Write an essay that explores Quinn's friendship with the counterman. How does Quinn act differently while in the presence of his friend? What aspects of his personality change? Why has Quinn never bothered to find out the name of the counterman?
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