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

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

3. What is Russell's business relationship to Amity?
(a) He is an employee of her P.R. firm.
(b) He is her book agent.
(c) He is her lawyer.
(d) He works with her at the stock exchange.

4. 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 discussion of superpowers.
(c) The description of 9/11.
(d) The argument between Amity and Madison.

5. What is Passivityman?
(a) A comic series.
(b) A television series.
(c) A video game.
(d) A band.

Short Answer Questions

1. When he is a young adult, what does Nathaniel think about moving to New York?

2. What does Amity tell Nathaniel is happening to Passivityman?

3. How are Nathaniel and Lucien related?

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

5. To whom does Nathaniel imagine telling the story of the Y2K computer issue?

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