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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What begins Clamence's dissertation on power?
(a) A group of women
(b) The barman's presence
(c) The auditor's lack of confidence
(d) A slave trader's sign

2. What does Clamence now think of the auditor as?
(a) A blood brother
(b) A comedian
(c) A fellow sinner
(d) A dear friend

3. What is an example of the use of power Clamence talks about?
(a) Love
(b) Communication
(c) Hypnosis
(d) Hate

4. Where does Clamence say he is obliged to live?
(a) Above mankind
(b) In Amsterdam
(c) With his parents
(d) In a homeless shelter

5. Who does Clament fantasize assaulting?
(a) His mother
(b) The auditor
(c) Blind people
(d) His lover

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of problem does Clamence confess to?

2. What does Clamence say is the goal of living?

3. What subject does Clamence move onto after he talks about his lack of friends?

4. Which of the following terms does Clamence use to describe the auditor?

5. When did Clamence first realize he had no friends?

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