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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) Shortly after the September 11th attack.
(b) Before the year 2000.
(c) In the year 2003.
(d) In the year 2000.

2. 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 try to think more kindly about Rose and Isaac.
(c) He will find another woman to love and be happy again.
(d) He will find another apartment for Nathaniel.

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

4. To whom does Nathaniel imagine telling the story of the Y2K computer issue?
(a) A historian.
(b) His readers.
(c) His children.
(d) His grandchildren.

5. What do Rose and Isaac ask Lucien to do when he calls Nathaniel after Nathaniel arrives in New York?
(a) Get Nathaniel a job.
(b) Find Nathaniel a place to live.
(c) Not tell Nathaniel that they asked Lucien to call.
(d) Tell Nathaniel to go back home.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Nathaniel say history teaches us?

3. What ridiculous detail does Nathaniel give in his description of the last months of 1999?

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

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

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