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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 the name of Paul Auster's son?
(a) Henry.
(b) Daniel.
(c) Quinn.
(d) Peter.

2. What is the title of Quinn's book of poetry?
(a) Unfinished Business.
(b) Business Verses.
(c) The Business of Poetry.
(d) Risky Business.

3. What is Quinn's pseudonym?
(a) Max Work.
(b) Peter Stillman.
(c) Thomas Williams.
(d) William Wilson.

4. After Quinn figures out the message, how many days does he estimate are left before Stillman makes a move to harm Peter?
(a) Seven days.
(b) One day.
(c) Two days.
(d) Four days.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the woman's reaction to the conversation she has with Black in the restaurant?

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

3. According to the end of Chapter 8, what does "El" mean in ancient Hebrew?

4. What is the number of the box at the Brooklyn Post Office to which Blue sends his monthly reports?

5. What does Virginia Stillman do after she walks Quinn to the door in Chapter 3?

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