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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 10, how does Quinn contact Auster?
(a) He writes him a letter.
(b) He visits his apartment.
(c) He sends him a telegram.
(d) He calls him on the telephone.

3. Which historical figure was faced with the challenge of standing an egg on its end?
(a) Lincoln.
(b) Napoleon.
(c) Columbus.
(d) Washington.

4. What was Virginia Stillman's profession before she married Peter?
(a) Speech therapist.
(b) Private detective.
(c) Librarian.
(d) University professor.

5. In Chapter 8, what is the message spelled out by the letters of the maps?
(a) THE TOWER OF BABEL.
(b) THE MYTH OF BABEL.
(c) THE NEW BABEL.
(d) THE MYTH OF PARADISE.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many hours does Quinn sleep each night while living in the alleyway across from the Stillman's apartment?

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

3. While living in the alleyway in Chapter 12, at what time does Quinn do his grocery shopping each morning?

4. Where is the Stillman family from?

5. What is the name of the persona that Stillman invents in his book in order to protect himself?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Peter, what was his father's motivation for locking him up in the dark for so many years? Was he successful?

2. According to Stillman's book, where should the new paradise be built? When should this building occur and why then?

3. Why did Stillman invent the persona of Henry Dark? What significance does this name have?

4. What is revealed about Quinn's family in Chapter 1 of City of Glass? Where is his family now?

5. What is Stillman's project as he explains it to Quinn in Chapter 9? Why is this work necessary?

6. What does Quinn believe is the key to effective detective work? Does his theory prove to be correct? Why or why not?

7. In the telephone calls in Chapter 1, with whom is Quinn confused? What is the nature of this person's work?

8. Describe Stillman's daily routine. What items does he take with him on his daily walks?

9. After losing track of Stillman, who does Quinn seek out for advice on the Stillman case? Why does he think this person will be able to help him?

10. What is the first thing that Quinn writes in the red notebook? Why is this significant?

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