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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Locked Room, Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what condition does Blue leave Black in the apartment?
(a) Depressed and disappointed.
(b) Perfectly healthy and content.
(c) Confused and disbelieving.
(d) Badly beaten, unconscious, and barely alive.

3. In their first conversation in Chapter 9, what does Stillman tell Quinn his project is?
(a) Building the Tower of Babel.
(b) Inventing a new language.
(c) Drawing maps of the city.
(d) Collecting street trash.

4. Whom does Peter Stillman fear is going to murder him?
(a) His father.
(b) His neighbor.
(c) His brother.
(d) His wife.

5. In Chapter 2, who greets Quinn at the apartment door?
(a) Peter Stillman.
(b) Paul Auster.
(c) Max Work.
(d) Virginia Stillman.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Quinn runs out of money and leaves the alleyway, he sees his reflection in a mirror. His own image reminds him of whom?

2. In Chapter 10, how does Quinn contact Auster?

3. What adjectives does Black use to describe his mask?

4. What does Blue notice about White?

5. On what condition does Quinn agree to continue following Stillman after thirteen days of repetitive action, per his telephone consultation with Virginia Stillman?

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