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

2. Of all of the things that Nathaniel can see from Matsumoto's loft, which is most important to him?
(a) The Chrysler Building.
(b) The Statue of Liberty.
(c) The Empire State Building.
(d) The World Trade Center.

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

4. What is Nathaniel's job in the narrative present?
(a) He works on the floor of the New York Stock exchange.
(b) He works as a building manager for Matsumoto.
(c) He is a bartender at a bar near Matsumoto's loft.
(d) He works in the New York subway's architecture department.

5. What does Isaac do for a living?
(a) He is a rabbi.
(b) He owns a deli.
(c) He makes vacuum cleaners.
(d) He repairs cars.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Russell's business relationship to Amity?

3. What does Nathaniel do with his spare time that his parents find worrisome?

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

5. Which character works for Itami Systems?

(see the answer key)

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