View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Quinn ever question where the food trays come from while he is living in the Stillman's apartment?

2. What does Quinn do with the money in his bank account?

3. What is Quinn's ultimate fate in City of Glass?

4. Which activity does Quinn enjoy most while living on the streets?

5. Why is Quinn unable to collect his money from Paul Auster?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Quinn is at the train station and he sees the two Stillmans, the moment is symbolic. Both men are identical in physical appearance. The objective of this lesson is to explore the meaning behind the double Stillman encounter. What do the two different Stillmans represent? Which one is real and which one is an illusion? Does Quinn choose to follow the correct one?

Essay Topic 2

Quinn gives up his writing lifestyle in favor of living on the streets. Being close to the Stillmans means he can protect them. Write an essay explaining the process Quinn goes through to become a bum. Does Quinn miss his old life at any point during his time on the streets? How does he adapt to his new lifestyle? What innovative ideas does he come across to make his life easier?

Essay Topic 3

Quinn only has one true friend represented in City of Glass, the counterman at Heights Luncheonette. He has been coming to Heights for years, and still does not know the name of the counterman. The two men talk about baseball every time they see each other. Write an essay that explores Quinn's friendship with the counterman. How does Quinn act differently while in the presence of his friend? What aspects of his personality change? Why has Quinn never bothered to find out the name of the counterman?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 419 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample