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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Stillman's book, how many years elapsed between the Flood and the Tower of Babel?
(a) 340 years.
(b) 220 years.
(c) 170 years.
(d) 560 years.

2. What is the name of the Park where Stillman tends to spend several hours each day?
(a) Hudson Park.
(b) Central Park.
(c) Riverside Park.
(d) McIntire Park.

3. What does Quinn like to do most in his free time?
(a) Walk through the city.
(b) Cook elaborate meals.
(c) Play tennis.
(d) Watch sports.

4. How many hours does Quinn sleep each night while living in the alleyway across from the Stillman's apartment?
(a) One to two hours.
(b) Six to eight hours.
(c) Three to four hours.
(d) Eight to nine hours.

5. After Quinn runs out of money and leaves the alleyway, he sees his reflection in a mirror. His own image reminds him of whom?
(a) Don Quixote.
(b) Peter Stillman.
(c) Robinson Crusoe.
(d) Jonathon Swift.

6. In their first conversation in Chapter 9, what does Stillman tell Quinn his project is?
(a) Building the Tower of Babel.
(b) Collecting street trash.
(c) Drawing maps of the city.
(d) Inventing a new language.

7. What does Auster plan to do with Virginia Stillman's check?
(a) Cash the check and split the money with Quinn.
(b) Destroy the check.
(c) Cash it for Quinn and give him the money,
(d) Accept the money and buy toys for his son.

8. Where is Quinn the second time the telephone rings?
(a) In the hallway.
(b) In the bathroom.
(c) In the kitchen.
(d) In his office.

9. Which historical figure was faced with the challenge of standing an egg on its end?
(a) Lincoln.
(b) Washington.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) Columbus.

10. How does Quinn find out that Stillman has committed suicide?
(a) Virginia Stillman tells him over the telephone.
(b) Paul Auster tells him over the telephone.
(c) He sees a news story about it on television.
(d) He reads it in a newspaper.

11. The second time Quinn awakens in the small room at the back of the apartment, what does he find waiting for him?
(a) A roast beef dinner.
(b) A check from Paul Auster.
(c) A bottle of bourbon.
(d) A letter from Virginia Stillman.

12. Who held Peter Stillman captive in the dark room for nine years?
(a) His brother.
(b) His mother.
(c) His wife.
(d) His father.

13. According to Stillman, how is man like an egg?
(a) Like an egg, man is white.
(b) Like an egg, man is pure potential; he is not fully realized.
(c) Like an egg, man is easily cracked.
(d) Like an egg, man is tempramental.

14. What does Peter Stillman have in common with Quinn's son?
(a) They are both named Peter.
(b) They are the same age.
(c) They both are Mets fans.
(d) They are the same height.

15. According to the information in Chapter 4, who was the Scottish sailor considered to be the model for Robinson Crusoe?
(a) Peter of Hanover.
(b) Alexander Selkirk.
(c) Kaspar Hauser.
(d) Captain Hook.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Quinn decide not to continue following the second Stillman and to instead turn around and follow the first?

2. Where does Quinn go to read Stillman's book?

3. According to Stillman's notes in Chapter 5, which character does he suspect of not being trustworthy?

4. In Chapter 8, what is the message spelled out by the letters of the maps?

5. While living in the alleyway in Chapter 12, at what time does Quinn do his grocery shopping each morning?

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