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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 think motivated his grandparents to move to the Midwest?
(a) Whimsy.
(b) Poverty.
(c) Panic.
(d) Family loyalty.

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

3. What industry does Madison work in?
(a) Music performance.
(b) Public relations.
(c) Advertising.
(d) Law.

4. When Amity is trying to convince Nathaniel to move to New York, what does she say stands in his way?
(a) Complacency.
(b) Money.
(c) Fear.
(d) Stubbornness.

5. Which character works for Itami Systems?
(a) Lucien.
(b) Madison.
(c) Matsumoto.
(d) Lyle.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To what does Lucien compare old age?

3. What ridiculous detail does Nathaniel give in his description of the last months of 1999?

4. What does Lucien think about himself and his friends, in the wake of the September 11 attacks?

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

(see the answer key)

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