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Journey to the End of the Night | Quiz

Louis-Ferdinand Céline
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Journey to the End of the Night | Quiz

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1)

How does Voireuse make more money than he otherwise would delivering parcels? (from Section 7)

He eats scraps on the street.
He drives his own cab.
He sells black market caviar.
He doesn't take the Metro.
2)

How does Robinson kill Madame Henrouille? (from Section 25)

Strangles her.
Pushes her down the steps.
Poisons her.
Suffocates her with her pillow.
3)

What creature in Africa is made of metal and apparently enjoys the delirious heat? (from Section 9)

Crocodiles.
Frogs.
Snakes.
Dung beetles.
4)

What is the name of the colony where Bardamu lands in Africa? (from Section 8)

New France.
The Western Congo.
New Guinea.
Bambola-Bragamance.
5)

What does the author call his impression of the sunsets in Africa, saying that this aspect of nature turns his stomach? (from Section 10)

The color of light.
The audacity of dawn.
The poetry of the tropics.
The explosion of fear coming in the new day.
6)

Philosophizing is simply one way of being what, according to the author? (from Section 13)

Rich.
Afraid.
Decadent.
Bored.
7)

Madelon strikes Bardamu as more ________ than tragic. (from Section 25)

Cruel.
Contemplative.
Reserved.
Shrewd.
8)

Who does Bardamu slap hard in the face? (from Section 26)

Parapine.
Lola.
Madelon.
Robinson.
9)

Nearly all of a "poor bastard's" _________ are punishable by jail. (from Section 12)

Jobs.
Actions.
Accomplishments.
Desires.
10)

Which general shows up during Bardamu's stay at Fort-Gono? (from Section 9)

St. Luke.
des Entrayes.
Tombat.
Pincon.
11)

Who of Martrodin's customers does he call perverts? (from Section 19)

Argentines.
Levantines.
Germans.
Arabs.
12)

Molly is gifted with what, along with an unshakable belief in "vocations"? (from Section 14)

Angelic patience.
Psychic ability.
Flaxen hair.
Unwavering loyalty.
13)

What are the loudest animals at night? (from Section 10)

The elephants.
The hyenas.
The birds.
The frogs.
14)

What keeps everybody awake at Robinson's and Madelon's home in Toulouse? (from Section 22)

Bedbugs.
Wild dogs.
Rats.
Fleas.
15)

What is the biggest building in Fort-Gone besides the Governor's Palace? (from Section 8)

The prison.
The hotel where he stays.
The church.
The hospital.
16)

What is the name of the puppy brought to the house where the cancer patient died and the lady was miscarrying by the laundryman's daughters? (from Section 18)

Egg Yolk.
No Tail.
Floppy.
Sunshine.
17)

Upon leaving the train in Toulouse, Bardamu is deep in thought and eating what, ad infinitum? (from Section 22)

Burnt almonds.
Petit fours.
Bird seed.
Cherries.
18)

When Bardamu goes to see the woman whose baby is sick, what does he think that all heirloom furniture exudes? (from Section 16)

A classic old world ghostliness.
The dust of the ages.
The smell of old pepper.
The memories of dead people.
19)

What does Dr. Baryton feed his staff at Vigny? (from Section 24)

Chardonnay and greens.
Noodles and Bordeaux.
Venison and cheese.
Pork and petit fours.
20)

What profession is Gustave Mandamour? (from Section 26)

Water regulator.
Traffic cop.
Train Engineer.
Magician.
21)

What is the name of the hotel Bardamu stays in during his stay in New York? (from Section 12)

The New Bambolo.
The Plaza.
The Waldorf Astoria.
The Laugh Calvin.
22)

What author's book does Bardamu buy from the bookseller on the quai? (from Section 17)

Montaigne's.
Malvoison's.
Dante's.
Diderot's.
23)

As Bardamu is looking for work, he notices that people looking for work are very what? (from Section 14)

Tireless.
Impolite.
Compressible.
Gullible.
24)

What does Bardamu warn Robinson about in his ideas for killing Grandma Henrouille with the rabbit hutch? (from Section 18)

Madame Henrouille's treachery.
Explosives.
The Law.
Being discovered by Grandma Henrouille in the act.
25)

Why is Bardamu targeted for perceived villainy aboard the Admiral Braguenot? (from Section 8)

Because he paid his own way.
Because his father is unknown.
Because he is a soldier.
Because he is friends with the captain.
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