1. What does Lucien remember happening all though the fall of 2001?
(a) The fire from the fallen towers kept smoldering.
(b) Many people moved out of New York.
(c) The sons of many of his acquaintances joined the military.
(d) There were attacks on Muslim Americans.

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

3. What American freedom does Delphine mock?
(a) Freedom of religion.
(b) Freedom of speech.
(c) Freedom of assembly.
(d) Freedom to petition the government.

4. What is Lucien thinking of when he thinks about a "poison syrup" (34)?
(a) The hatred terrorists feel.
(b) The combination of things like oil and war.
(c) The misinformation spread by newspapers.
(d) The substitution of consumerism for citizenship.

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

Short Answer 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"?

2. What does Amity tell Nathaniel is happening to Passivityman?

3. What does Lucien wonder about the ordinary citizens of Rome?

4. On page 35, to what do Lucien's overseas friends compare the United States's actions after 9/11?

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

(see the answer key)

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