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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. When Lucien is in the gallery imagining that he is with Charlie, what does he promise her?
(a) He will put more energy into the gallery.
(b) He will find another woman to love and be happy again.
(c) He will find another apartment for Nathaniel.
(d) He will try to think more kindly about Rose and Isaac.

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

3. Which of the possible consequences of a global computer failure that Nathaniel mentions could be considered foreshadowing?
(a) The idea that people might be trapped in high-rise elevators.
(b) The idea that airplanes might lose their guidance systems and crash.
(c) The idea that hospitals might not be able to monitor patients.
(d) The idea that widespread food shortages might occur.

4. From the story's context, when must Charlie have died?
(a) Shortly after the September 11th attack.
(b) Before the year 2000.
(c) In the year 2003.
(d) In the year 2000.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How are Nathaniel and Lucien related?

3. What is Russell's business relationship to Amity?

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

5. What is the name of Lucien's assistant?

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