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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. Astrology, like what, Miller declares, has its origins in humans' loss of wholeness?
(a) Tarot.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) Religion.
(d) Schizophrenia.

2. Who leaves the obnoxious astrologer in Miller's care in Paris?
(a) Elizabeth Miller.
(b) Jean Wharton.
(c) Janina Miller.
(d) Anais Nin.

3. Miller writes in Part 2, "Peace and Solitude: a Potpourri," Chapter 13 that one must go through life learning what no one teaches and touching the sublime by doing the what?
(a) Artistic.
(b) Wise.
(c) Responsible.
(d) Ridiculous.

4. Despite his poverty, Moricand insists on fine clothing, perfume, and _____.
(a) Hair oil.
(b) Ink pens.
(c) Skin care.
(d) Stationery.

5. Who prefers subsistence farming over architecture, according to Miller?
(a) Howard Welch.
(b) Oden Wharton.
(c) Warren Leopold.
(d) Hudson Kimbell.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has helped Miller survive in Big Sur, including answering his fan mail?

2. What does Moricand obtain by mail from Switzerland in Part 3, "Paradise Lost"?

3. Miller writes in Part 3, "Paradise Lost," "Freedom implies ____."

4. Part 2, "Peace and Solitude: a Potpourri," Chapter 14, "A Day at the Baths," sketches ______, a place of solitude when Miller is lucky.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Miller work to solicit money for Conrad Moricand during their friendship?

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

4. What is Miller's conclusion of Big Sur upon the Epilogue of the novel?

5. What is Moricand's reaction to the rainy season in Big Sur? Who is called in to see him?

6. What affliction does Moricand develop during his stay in Big Sur?

7. What are the similarities and differences between Conrad Moricand and Henry Miller?

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

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

10. What does Miller note of artistic grants in Part 2, Peace and Solitude: a Potpourri, Chapter 15?

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