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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ghosts, pgs. 211-232.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a speculum?
(a) Mirror or looking glass.
(b) A musical instrument.
(c) A shallow pool of water.
(d) A part of the large intestine.

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

3. Where does Blue read about Gold and the case of the murdered child?
(a) TIme.
(b) True Detective.
(c) The newspaper.
(d) Walden.

4. According to the information provided in the first paragraph of Ghosts, who is it that walks through the door, thus beginning the story?
(a) White.
(b) Black.
(c) Brown.
(d) Blue.

5. In Chapter 8, what do each of the maps of Stillman's routes resemble to Quinn?
(a) A flower.
(b) A letter of the alphabet.
(c) A cloud.
(d) A heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which historical figure was faced with the challenge of standing an egg on its end?

2. Where do Blue and Black have their second meeting?

3. What do Auster and the narrator find in the Stillman's apartment?

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

5. What does Quinn like to do most in his free time?

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