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

2. What does Nathaniel think motivated his grandparents to move to the Midwest?
(a) Poverty.
(b) Family loyalty.
(c) Whimsy.
(d) Panic.

3. What detail does Nathaniel notice about Charlie and Lucien when they come to visit his family?
(a) They are boastful.
(b) They are uncomfortable.
(c) They wear a lot of jewelry.
(d) They bring books to read.

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 superpowers.
(b) The argument between Amity and Madison.
(c) The discussion of Nathaniel's parents' immigration.
(d) The description of 9/11.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How are Nathaniel and Lucien related?

3. Why is Lyle sad all of the time?

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

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

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