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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. Which character works for Itami Systems?
(a) Madison.
(b) Lucien.
(c) Lyle.
(d) Matsumoto.

2. When Amity is trying to convince Nathaniel to move to New York, what does she say stands in his way?
(a) Money.
(b) Fear.
(c) Stubbornness.
(d) Complacency.

3. What has changed in Lucien's attitude about art since Charlie's death?
(a) He now prefers much darker, more serious art.
(b) He does not care about it the way he once did.
(c) He finds most art too "young" for his taste now.
(d) He wants to create it, not just sell it.

4. What does Lucien notice about the reasons given for the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq?
(a) They are based on bad logic.
(b) They are not backed by evidence.
(c) They constantly change.
(d) They are hidden from the public.

5. What is implied by the phrasing when the narrator says that Delphine "let Nathaniel come over to her apartment and play her favorite CDs" (30)?
(a) Delphine does not want Nathaniel to know she has romantic feelings for him.
(b) Delphine does not usually let people come over to her apartment.
(c) Delphine's feelings about Nathaniel are platonic.
(d) Delphine is hoping that Nathaniel will introduce her to Lucien.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Lucien compare old age?

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

3. What does Lucien think that words like "patriotism, democracy, loyalty, freedom" refer to (33)?

4. What does the phrase "when the sky fell" refer to, on page 30?

5. How did Delphine learn English?

(see the answer key)

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