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

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

3. What later part of the narrative is Lucien tied to when, on pages 16-17, the narrator says that "It's as if he's got some part that's simply worn out and needs replacing"?
(a) The discussion of Nathaniel's parents' immigration.
(b) The argument between Amity and Madison.
(c) The discussion of superpowers.
(d) The description of 9/11.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Nathaniel live before he moved to New York?

2. What does Lucien think about himself and his friends, in the wake of the September 11 attacks?

3. What does Delphine say American newspapers are good for learning about?

4. When Lucien is in the gallery imagining that he is with Charlie, what does he promise her?

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

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