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1. In Chapter 1, why does Jason go to the Village Tap?

Jason's roommate from college just won the Pavia Prize, an award given for achievements in life and physical sciences. He is having a celebration at the Village Tap. So Jason goes to the bar to congratulate him.

2. In Chapter 1, what had been Daniela's career path before Charlie?

Daniela was a comer to Chicago's art scene before Charlie. She had a studio, showed her work in a half-dozen galleries, and had just lined up her first solo exhibition in New York. Then she became pregnant with Charles and afterward had a bout of crippling postpartum depression.

3. In Chapter 1, what does Jason do for a living?

Jason teaches at Lakemont College. He teaching undergrad physics to future doctors and lawyers, which includes introductory courses in quantum mechanics.

4. In Chapter 1, what is the building like where the kidnapper takes Jason?

The kidnapper has Jason drive to an abandoned structure. In the office of the building, furniture is rotted down to its metal frames. There is an old water cooler. There is a sleeping bag, and the remnants of someone's campfire. The building is abandoned and falling apart.

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