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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: "Nathaniel Recalls the Miracle" through "Home.".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From the story's context, when must Charlie have died?
(a) In the year 2003.
(b) Shortly after the September 11th attack.
(c) Before the year 2000.
(d) In the year 2000.

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 bother about the phones."
(c) "Don't believe everything you hear."
(d) "Don't feel sad."

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

4. 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 shattering like broken glass.
(d) It was melting away into nothing.

5. To what does Nathaniel compare the sight of Manhattan from Matsumoto's loft?
(a) The circuit board of a computer.
(b) A glass of champagne.
(c) Van Gogh's Starry Night.
(d) A miniature city from his childhood train set.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nathaniel say that ceremonial occasions remind us about?

2. Which character works for Itami Systems?

3. What made tears come into Nathaniel's eyes the first time he saw Matsumoto's loft?

4. Which of the possible consequences of a global computer failure that Nathaniel mentions could be considered foreshadowing?

5. What is the name of Lucien's assistant?

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