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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: "Farewell" through "Waiting".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprises Lucien about what happened after Charlies's death?
(a) His friends grew distant from him.
(b) He did not commit suicide.
(c) His in-laws called him more often than before.
(d) He still wanted to have parties.

2. What American freedom does Delphine mock?
(a) Freedom of assembly.
(b) Freedom to petition the government.
(c) Freedom of speech.
(d) Freedom of religion.

3. In Nathaniel's memory of Charlie and Lucien's visit, how does he characterize the interactions among the adults?
(a) Warm.
(b) Puzzling.
(c) Frustrating.
(d) Tense.

4. What is the first thing that Lucien did when the World Trade Center was attacked?
(a) Went to check on Nathaniel.
(b) Went to check on his gallery.
(c) Went to bed with a glass of scotch.
(d) Went to visit Charlie's grave.

5. What industry does Madison work in?
(a) Law.
(b) Advertising.
(c) Public relations.
(d) Music performance.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Nathaniel do with his spare time that his parents find worrisome?

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

4. On page 34, what is said to change styles rapidly in New York in the months after September 11, 2001?

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

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