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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. To what does Nathaniel compare the sight of Manhattan from Matsumoto's loft?
(a) The circuit board of a computer.
(b) Van Gogh's Starry Night.
(c) A miniature city from his childhood train set.
(d) A glass of champagne.

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

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

4. What is Nathaniel's job in the narrative present?
(a) He works in the New York subway's architecture department.
(b) He is a bartender at a bar near Matsumoto's loft.
(c) He works as a building manager for Matsumoto.
(d) He works on the floor of the New York Stock exchange.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nathaniel say that ceremonial occasions remind us about?

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

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

4. What does Lucien end up saying to his assistant on page 8 when he wants to give her a piece of advice?

5. What do Rose and Isaac ask Lucien to do when he calls Nathaniel after Nathaniel arrives in New York?

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