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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Quinn's opinion of fate?

2. The initials H. D. were originally meant to refer to which character?

3. What happens to Quinn and his mind at the start of Chapter 12?

4. What does Quinn discover when he enters the Stillman apartment in Chapter 13?

5. Does Quinn enjoy living at the Stillman apartment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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?

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