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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Front Matter and I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was Stella Maris established?
(a) 1972.
(b) 1902.
(c) 1950.
(d) 2020.

2. What case number is assigned to the protagonist?
(a) BR-549.
(b) 50-830.
(c) 72-118.
(d) TK-421.

3. How many times prior to the novel had the protagonist been at Stella Maris?
(a) Twice.
(b) Thrice.
(c) Four times.
(d) Once.

4. How old is the protagonist upon admission to Stella Maris?
(a) 35.
(b) 30.
(c) 20.
(d) 25.

5. With which of the following does I end?
(a) “Yes. I’m sorry.”
(b) “Then in the morning we sat in the sand and drank our tea and watched the sun come up.”
(c) “Oh. Yes. Of course.”
(d) “Sorry. Yes. Very close. Time’s up.”

Short Answer Questions

1. With which philosopher does the protagonist associate the wish not to have been?

2. What is the name of Grothendieck’s father?

3. In what year does Stella Maris become non-denominational?

4. How old is the protagonist’s brother when their mother dies?

5. How old is the protagonist when she arrives at IHES?

(see the answer key)

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