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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. After Charlie became ill, what did Lucien feel was happening to the world?
(a) It was burning down around him.
(b) It was all turning into paper.
(c) It was melting away into nothing.
(d) It was shattering like broken glass.

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

3. In "Context," what does the narrative say is "unclear" for the roommates as they sit out on their terrace (16)?
(a) What they are looking at.
(b) Which of them is the most passive.
(c) Where they will live next.
(d) Whether they want to stay in New York.

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

5. On page 35, to what do Lucien's overseas friends compare the United States's actions after 9/11?
(a) "A big science fiction horror movie."
(b) "An inexhaustible geyser."
(c) "Bit of paper blown by a powerful fan."
(d) "A sheet of flame."

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Passivityman doing when the reader first encounters him?

2. What is Passivityman?

3. What incident seems to have sparked a permanent change in Madison?

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

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

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