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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "Context" through "Continuity".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Nathaniel live before he moved to New York?
(a) The Midwest.
(b) California.
(c) The Southwest.
(d) Minnesota.

2. What does Nathaniel say history teaches us?
(a) Great people rise to prominence regardless of their circumstances.
(b) There are too many variables for humans to be effective at thinking ahead.
(c) If we do not study the past, we will inevitably repeat unhelpful patterns.
(d) Systems and institutions favor the powerful by their very nature.

3. What industry does Madison work in?
(a) Public relations.
(b) Law.
(c) Music performance.
(d) Advertising.

4. How are Nathaniel and Lucien related?
(a) Nathaniel is Lucien's brother's son.
(b) Nathaniel is Lucian's son-in-law.
(c) Nathaniel is Lucien's nephew by marriage.
(d) Nathaniel is Lucian's cousin's son.

5. When Amity is trying to convince Nathaniel to move to New York, what does she say stands in his way?
(a) Fear.
(b) Money.
(c) Complacency.
(d) Stubbornness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Lyle sad all of the time?

2. Which of the possible consequences of a global computer failure that Nathaniel mentions could be considered foreshadowing?

3. When Lucien is in the gallery imagining that he is with Charlie, what does he promise her?

4. What is the name of Lucien's assistant?

5. To whom does Nathaniel imagine telling the story of the Y2K computer issue?

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