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

2. 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 discussion of superpowers.
(b) The argument between Amity and Madison.
(c) The discussion of Nathaniel's parents' immigration.
(d) The description of 9/11.

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

4. What is Passivityman?
(a) A video game.
(b) A band.
(c) A television series.
(d) A comic series.

5. What does Nathaniel think is happening to Passivityman?
(a) He is losing his superpowers.
(b) He is growing up.
(c) He is becoming more realistic.
(d) He is depressed.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Nathaniel compare the sight of Manhattan from Matsumoto's loft?

2. To what does Lucien compare old age?

3. Why is Lyle sad all of the time?

4. What detail does Nathaniel notice about Charlie and Lucien when they come to visit his family?

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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