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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ghosts, pgs. 185-210.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the persona that Stillman invents in his book in order to protect himself?
(a) Henry David Thoreau.
(b) Humpty Dumpty.
(c) Max Work.
(d) Henry Dark.

2. In Chapter 8, what time does Stillman begin his daily walks?
(a) Eight o'clock in the morning.
(b) Six o'clock in the morning.
(c) Three o'clock in the afternoon.
(d) Seven o'clock in the evening.

3. How does Quinn find out that Stillman has committed suicide?
(a) He reads it in a newspaper.
(b) Virginia Stillman tells him over the telephone.
(c) Paul Auster tells him over the telephone.
(d) He sees a news story about it on television.

4. What happens when Blue finally decides to contact the future Mrs. Blue?
(a) He sends her a telegram but she never receives it.
(b) No one answers his telephone call.
(c) He writes her a letter and does not receive a reply.
(d) They agree to meet in the park but she doesn't come.

5. With what name does Quinn introduce himself the first time that he speaks to Stillman in Chapter 9?
(a) Work.
(b) Dark.
(c) Quinn.
(d) Stillman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Stillman family from?

2. According to Stillman, how is man like an egg?

3. What do Quinn and the counterman at the luncheonette commonly converse about?

4. After Quinn figures out the message, how many days does he estimate are left before Stillman makes a move to harm Peter?

5. According to Stillman, what secret reference do the initials H.D. have?

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