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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through City of Glass, Chapter 12-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Paul Auster's profession?
(a) A writer.
(b) A police officer.
(c) A painter.
(d) A musician.

2. To which two continental philosophers does the narrator credit the concept of the "noble savage"?
(a) Nietzsche and Heidigger.
(b) Hume and Kant.
(c) Milton and Dark.
(d) Locke and Rousseau.

3. In Chapter 10, how does Quinn contact Auster?
(a) He calls him on the telephone.
(b) He visits his apartment.
(c) He writes him a letter.
(d) He sends him a telegram.

4. In Chapter 8, what is the message spelled out by the letters of the maps?
(a) THE NEW BABEL.
(b) THE MYTH OF BABEL.
(c) THE MYTH OF PARADISE.
(d) THE TOWER OF BABEL.

5. Where did Virginia and Peter Stillman meet?
(a) On vacation.
(b) At a party.
(c) At school.
(d) In the hospital.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what name does Quinn introduce himself the first time that he speaks to Stillman in Chapter 9?

2. What does Quinn do for a living?

3. What does Quinn do to alleviate his boredom while following Stillman?

4. What was Virginia Stillman's profession before she married Peter?

5. Why does Stillman choose to carry out his project in New York?

(see the answer key)

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