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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Amity is trying to convince Nathaniel to move to New York, what does she say stands in his way?
(a) Complacency.
(b) Stubbornness.
(c) Money.
(d) Fear.

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

4. What surprises Lucien about what happened after Charlies's death?
(a) He still wanted to have parties.
(b) He did not commit suicide.
(c) His in-laws called him more often than before.
(d) His friends grew distant from him.

5. After Charlie, Rose, and Isaac, who is the next person that Lucien imagines has come to see him in the gallery?
(a) Nathaniel.
(b) His deceased brohter.
(c) The president.
(d) Miss Mueller.

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

7. What does Nathaniel think is happening to Passivityman?
(a) He is losing his superpowers.
(b) He is becoming more realistic.
(c) He is depressed.
(d) He is growing up.

8. What is Passivityman's girlfriend's name?
(a) Ms. Melody.
(b) Doctor Deidre.
(c) Madame Mignon.
(d) Princess Prudence.

9. What has changed in Lucien's attitude about art since Charlie's death?
(a) He now prefers much darker, more serious art.
(b) He finds most art too "young" for his taste now.
(c) He does not care about it the way he once did.
(d) He wants to create it, not just sell it.

10. To what does Lucien compare old age?
(a) A garbage dump.
(b) A bankrupt business.
(c) A house without a kitchen.
(d) A tar pit.

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

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

13. What is Passivityman doing when the reader first encounters him?
(a) Scrolling through Facebook.
(b) Working on his costume.
(c) Watching television.
(d) Sleeping.

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

15. What is the first thing that Lucien did when the World Trade Center was attacked?
(a) Went to bed with a glass of scotch.
(b) Went to check on Nathaniel.
(c) Went to visit Charlie's grave.
(d) Went to check on his gallery.

Short Answer Questions

1. If he stays in the Midwest, what does Nathaniel suspect will be true about his life when he is eighty years old?

2. What does Lucien think is "the usual stupid question" (17)?

3. What industry does Madison work in?

4. How does the narrator characterize Miss Meuller's comment, on page 22, that Lucien is a "naughty boy"?

5. When Nathaniel was younger, what did he dream of designing?

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