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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1, Chapter 4: "Let the Great World Spin Forever Down".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Claire Soderberg's son who has died in Book 1, Chapter 2: "Miro, Miro on the Wall"?
(a) Andrew.
(b) Walter.
(c) James.
(d) Joshua.

2. What buildings is the walker crossing between in the Prologue?
(a) The World Trade Center Towers.
(b) The Portland Towers.
(c) The Sears Tower and the Chrysler Building.
(d) The Empire State Building and Federal Hall.

3. Who are described as the New York artists that had made a killing from going "back to the forties, living the lifestyle and the clothes" in Book 1, Chapter 3: "A Fear of Love"?
(a) Brett and Delaney.
(b) Janet and Tom.
(c) Agnes and Rob.
(d) William and Jennifer.

4. What is on the sign tacked inside the doorway of the cabin where the walker stays?
(a) "Every Day is Today."
(b) "Yesterday is Gone."
(c) "Tomorrow Never Comes."
(d) "Nobody Falls Halfway."

5. Who is the doorman at Claire's apartment building on the day of the women's gathering in Book 1, Chapter 2: "Miro, Miro on the Wall"?
(a) James.
(b) Walter.
(c) Melvyn.
(d) Andrew.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator describe as Corrigan's central theme in life in Book 1, Chapter 1: "All Respects to Heaven, I Like It Here"?

2. What is the most famous of the black-and-white art films that Blaine directed?

3. Where does Marcia live in Book 1, Chapter 2: "Miro, Miro on the Wall"?

4. From what narrative perspective is Book 1, Chapter 4: "Let the Great World Spin Forever Down" related?

5. What type of vehicle are Corrigan and Jazzlyn in during the accident?

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