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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 do Rose and Isaac ask Lucien to do when he calls Nathaniel after Nathaniel arrives in New York?
(a) Find Nathaniel a place to live.
(b) Tell Nathaniel to go back home.
(c) Not tell Nathaniel that they asked Lucien to call.
(d) Get Nathaniel a job.

2. What is Passivityman's girlfriend's name?
(a) Ms. Melody.
(b) Madame Mignon.
(c) Doctor Deidre.
(d) Princess Prudence.

3. What detail does Nathaniel notice about Charlie and Lucien when they come to visit his family?
(a) They wear a lot of jewelry.
(b) They are boastful.
(c) They are uncomfortable.
(d) They bring books to read.

4. What later part of the narrative is Lucien tied to when, on pages 16-17, the narrator says that "It's as if he's got some part that's simply worn out and needs replacing"?
(a) The argument between Amity and Madison.
(b) The discussion of superpowers.
(c) The description of 9/11.
(d) The discussion of Nathaniel's parents' immigration.

5. What is Russell's business relationship to Amity?
(a) He works with her at the stock exchange.
(b) He is her lawyer.
(c) He is an employee of her P.R. firm.
(d) He is her book agent.

Short Answer Questions

1. When he is a young adult, what does Nathaniel think about moving to New York?

2. In "Context," what does the narrative say is "unclear" for the roommates as they sit out on their terrace (16)?

3. Which character works for Itami Systems?

4. What does Amity tell Nathaniel is happening to Passivityman?

5. What does Nathaniel suggest that people might be desperate enough to burn in the wake of a global computer failure?

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