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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "Nathaniel Recalls the Miracle" through "Home.".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of all of the things that Nathaniel can see from Matsumoto's loft, which is most important to him?
(a) The Empire State Building.
(b) The Chrysler Building.
(c) The Statue of Liberty.
(d) The World Trade Center.

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

3. What does Isaac do for a living?
(a) He makes vacuum cleaners.
(b) He repairs cars.
(c) He owns a deli.
(d) He is a rabbi.

4. Why is Lyle sad all of the time?
(a) He is heavily in debt.
(b) He and his boyfriend have broken up.
(c) He is homesick and hates New York.
(d) His boyfriend has moved to London.

5. What does Nathaniel say that ceremonial occasions remind us about?
(a) That life is unpredictable.
(b) That ideas are bigger than any one person.
(c) That we should love one another.
(d) That time only moves in one direction.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nathaniel's job in the narrative present?

2. After Charlie became ill, what did Lucien feel was happening to the world?

3. Besides their minimal rent, what task are Nathaniel and his roommates performing in exchange for a place to live?

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

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

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