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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. Where did Nathaniel live before he moved to New York?
(a) The Southwest.
(b) Minnesota.
(c) California.
(d) The Midwest.

2. What does Amity tell Nathaniel is happening to Passivityman?
(a) He is becoming lazy.
(b) He is becoming a sell-out.
(c) He is becoming passive-aggressive.
(d) He is becoming fearful and mediocre.

3. In "Context," what does the narrative say is "unclear" for the roommates as they sit out on their terrace (16)?
(a) Whether they want to stay in New York.
(b) Where they will live next.
(c) Which of them is the most passive.
(d) What they are looking at.

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

5. How are Nathaniel and Lucien related?
(a) Nathaniel is Lucian's cousin's son.
(b) Nathaniel is Lucian's son-in-law.
(c) Nathaniel is Lucien's brother's son.
(d) Nathaniel is Lucien's nephew by marriage.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Nathaniel think motivated his grandparents to move to the Midwest?

3. What incident seems to have sparked a permanent change in Madison?

4. How does the narrator characterize Miss Meuller's comment, on page 22, that Lucien is a "naughty boy"?

5. Which character works for Itami Systems?

(see the answer key)

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