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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Having tasted peace and solitude, Miller blesses what in the Epilogue?
(a) All creation.
(b) Writers.
(c) Women.
(d) Dreamers.

2. Miller believes he will die where?
(a) At a typewriter.
(b) At an easel.
(c) In a car.
(d) On a walk.

3. Who books passage by sea and air for Moricand, but each time he fails to show up?
(a) Michaelo Marcel.
(b) Jean Wharton.
(c) Raoul Bertrand.
(d) Andre DuBrock.

4. Miller writes in the Epilogue that he appreciates feedback and gifts, but asks that fans show appreciation by what?
(a) Buying his books.
(b) Mailing him money.
(c) Buying his paintings.
(d) Investing in his architecture.

5. The Epilogue is originally a _____ to send to fans to explain why Miller cannot answer mail.
(a) Bible.
(b) Missive.
(c) Letter.
(d) Pamphlet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sets Moricand up with a countess who collects occultists?

2. Miller reads what without prejudice in Part 3, "Paradise Lost"?

3. Who is Miller married to in Part 3, "Paradise Lost"?

4. Who does Miller send word to in trying to get rid of Moricand in Part 3, "Paradise Lost"?

5. Miller must refrain from admiring any belonging of Moricand's, lest he insist on what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Miller write about astrology in Part 3, "Paradise Lost"?

2. What does Moricand complain about after meeting with Wharton in Part 3, Paradise Lost?

3. What happens when Moricand attempts to find work after leaving Big Sur? What attempts are made to help him?

4. Who is Conrad Moricand and how does Miller know him?

5. What fineries does Moricand insist upon? How does Miller react to Moricand's things?

6. How does Miller describe Slade's Springs in the text?

7. What does Moricand write of his experience in the wars in Part 3, "Paradise Lost"?

8. How does Miller describe his "addiction" to writing letters in the Epilogue?

9. Who does Miller call for to help take care of Moricand in Part 3, Paradise Lost? What is Moricand's condition at this point?

10. What is Moricand's philosophy on life? Does Miller agree or disagree?

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