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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "Context" through "Continuity".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nathaniel say history teaches us?
(a) Great people rise to prominence regardless of their circumstances.
(b) Systems and institutions favor the powerful by their very nature.
(c) If we do not study the past, we will inevitably repeat unhelpful patterns.
(d) There are too many variables for humans to be effective at thinking ahead.

2. What incident seems to have sparked a permanent change in Madison?
(a) Quitting his job.
(b) Breaking up with his girlfriend.
(c) Moving into Matsumoto's loft.
(d) Meeting his previously unknown sister.

3. What is the name of Lucien's assistant?
(a) Sharmila.
(b) Devahuti.
(c) Advika.
(d) Rashana.

4. To whom does Nathaniel imagine telling the story of the Y2K computer issue?
(a) His readers.
(b) His children.
(c) A historian.
(d) His grandchildren.

5. When he is a young adult, what does Nathaniel think about moving to New York?
(a) He will not be able to meet the right woman there.
(b) It is too crowded and busy.
(c) He is not worthy.
(d) His parents would be upset.

Short Answer Questions

1. What made tears come into Nathaniel's eyes the first time he saw Matsumoto's loft?

2. Where did Nathaniel live before he moved to New York?

3. What does Lucien think is "the usual stupid question" (17)?

4. What industry does Madison work in?

5. Which character works for Itami Systems?

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