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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "Context" through "Continuity".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What later part of the narrative is Lucien tied to when, on pages 16-17, the narrator says that "It's as if he's got some part that's simply worn out and needs replacing"?
(a) The discussion of Nathaniel's parents' immigration.
(b) The argument between Amity and Madison.
(c) The description of 9/11.
(d) The discussion of superpowers.

3. Where did Nathaniel live before he moved to New York?
(a) California.
(b) The Southwest.
(c) Minnesota.
(d) The Midwest.

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

5. What does Lucien think about himself and his friends, in the wake of the September 11 attacks?
(a) They make the world worse just by living in it.
(b) They will never recover.
(c) They have been self-absorbed.
(d) They should pay more attention to their friends and families.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Nathaniel and Lucien related?

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

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

4. What industry does Madison work in?

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

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