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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through City of Glass, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Quinn decide not to continue following the second Stillman and to instead turn around and follow the first?
(a) He began to doubt that Stillman would be so elegant.
(b) He was following the second man out of spite.
(c) He flipped a coin.
(d) He lost sight of the second Stillman.

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

3. According to Stillman, what secret reference do the initials H.D. have?
(a) Heraclitus and Democritus.
(b) Henry David Thoreau.
(c) Humpty Dumpty.
(d) Henry Dark.

4. What do Quinn and the counterman at the luncheonette commonly converse about?
(a) Baseball.
(b) The weather.
(c) Literature.
(d) Football.

5. Where did Virginia and Peter Stillman meet?
(a) In the hospital.
(b) At school.
(c) On vacation.
(d) At a party.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Quinn go to read Stillman's book?

2. What does Quinn purchase before leaving the luncheonette?

3. Where does Stillman eat his dinner on most days?

4. In Chapter 1, what is the event that occasions the meeting between Quinn and Stillman?

5. What is the weather like on the day that Stillman does not appear as usual?

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