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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: "Farewell" through "Waiting".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When he is a young adult, what does Nathaniel think about moving to New York?
(a) He is not worthy.
(b) His parents would be upset.
(c) He will not be able to meet the right woman there.
(d) It is too crowded and busy.

4. What does Delphine say American newspapers are good for learning about?
(a) Celebrity gossip.
(b) International news.
(c) Restaurant openings.
(d) American politics.

5. What does Lucien remember happening all though the fall of 2001?
(a) The fire from the fallen towers kept smoldering.
(b) Many people moved out of New York.
(c) The sons of many of his acquaintances joined the military.
(d) There were attacks on Muslim Americans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of pets does Delphine keep?

2. Where did Nathaniel live before he moved to New York?

3. What is Lucien thinking of when he thinks about a "poison syrup" (34)?

4. When Lucien is thinking "One/two. On/off," what does his thoughts refer to (32)?

5. On page 34, what is said to change styles rapidly in New York in the months after September 11, 2001?

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