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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. How does the narrator characterize Miss Meuller's comment, on page 22, that Lucien is a "naughty boy"?
(a) Gleeful.
(b) Condescending.
(c) Melancholy.
(d) Flirtatious.

2. If he stays in the Midwest, what does Nathaniel suspect will be true about his life when he is eighty years old?
(a) He will always regret the decision not to go to New York.
(b) He will make partner at the architecture firm someday.
(c) He will be broke and have a terrible personal life.
(d) He will end up taking care of his parents for many years.

3. What incident seems to have sparked a permanent change in Madison?
(a) Moving into Matsumoto's loft.
(b) Meeting his previously unknown sister.
(c) Quitting his job.
(d) Breaking up with his girlfriend.

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

5. What industry does Madison work in?
(a) Music performance.
(b) Advertising.
(c) Law.
(d) Public relations.

Short Answer Questions

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

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"?

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

4. When Amity is trying to convince Nathaniel to move to New York, what does she say stands in his way?

5. To what does Lucien compare old age?

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