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

2. What does Lucien end up saying to his assistant on page 8 when he wants to give her a piece of advice?
(a) "Don't worry."
(b) "Don't feel sad."
(c) "Don't believe everything you hear."
(d) "Don't bother about the phones."

3. What does Nathaniel think motivated his grandparents to move to the Midwest?
(a) Poverty.
(b) Panic.
(c) Whimsy.
(d) Family loyalty.

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

5. On page 34, what is said to change styles rapidly in New York in the months after September 11, 2001?
(a) Hair.
(b) Pets.
(c) Policing.
(d) Rhetoric.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lucien remember happening all though the fall of 2001?

2. What has changed in Lucien's attitude about art since Charlie's death?

3. Of all of the things that Nathaniel can see from Matsumoto's loft, which is most important to him?

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

5. Who is Passivityman's nemesis?

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