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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 the phrase "when the sky fell" refer to, on page 30?
(a) The bombing of Baghdad at the beginning of the Iraq War.
(b) The day that Nathaniel found out that Matsumoto was returning to New York.
(c) The death of Nathaniel's Aunt Charlie.
(d) The September 11th attack on the World Trade Center.

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

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

4. When he is a young adult, what does Nathaniel think about moving to New York?
(a) He is not worthy.
(b) It is too crowded and busy.
(c) He will not be able to meet the right woman there.
(d) His parents would be upset.

5. What is the name of Lucien's assistant?
(a) Rashana.
(b) Sharmila.
(c) Devahuti.
(d) Advika.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides their minimal rent, what task are Nathaniel and his roommates performing in exchange for a place to live?

2. What kind of language is Madison using on page 41 that upsets Amity?

3. What does Nathaniel say history teaches us?

4. When Amity is trying to convince Nathaniel to move to New York, what does she say stands in his way?

5. What American freedom does Delphine mock?

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