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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Epilogue, Miller has come to believe that his work of creation is paramount and he should not waste time in what?
(a) Correspondence.
(b) Working 9-5 jobs.
(c) Family squabbles.
(d) Marriage.

2. An amalgam of types, Moricand is above all a ______.
(a) Gloomy Gus.
(b) Debbie Downer.
(c) Crab.
(d) Snake.

3. Miller's early mornings are taken up by ____, breakfast, and playing with the baby.
(a) Writing.
(b) Painting.
(c) Walks.
(d) Church.

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

5. Where does Miller put Moricand up in Part 3, "Paradise Lost," while he is having hospital testing done?
(a) Hotel Montreal.
(b) Amawakee Hotel.
(c) Hotel Serra.
(d) Minowak Inn.

6. Miller believes that he can send powerful _____ to individuals around the globe and sometimes gets responses.
(a) Influences.
(b) Questions.
(c) Radiations.
(d) Messages.

7. With whom is Miller constantly fighting in Part 3, "Paradise Lost"?
(a) Janina.
(b) Emil Wharton.
(c) Jean Wharton.
(d) Mary.

8. Where does Moricand develop a rash?
(a) His legs.
(b) His waist.
(c) His arms.
(d) His neck.

9. Who brings fine food, drink, and cigars, and Moricand partakes heartily while preparing to analyze him?
(a) Andrew Warner.
(b) Maxwell Ronald.
(c) Leon Shamroy.
(d) Antoine Renoult.

10. Miller must refrain from admiring any belonging of Moricand's, lest he insist on what?
(a) He take it.
(b) He borrow it.
(c) He destroy it.
(d) He sell it.

11. 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) Wise.
(b) Ridiculous.
(c) Artistic.
(d) Responsible.

12. Who did Moricand work for during the war?
(a) Radio-Paris.
(b) The British Consulate.
(c) The Gestapo.
(d) The French Consulate

13. Where does Miller take Moricand to the hospital in Part 3, "Paradise Lost"?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) Salinas.
(c) Paris.
(d) San Francisco.

14. Who does Moricand consider seeing to cure his itch, although he fears religion?
(a) Janina Miller.
(b) Rev. Dewell.
(c) Emil White.
(d) Jean Wharton.

15. Moricand holds that one does not "choose the ______."
(a) Unwise.
(b) Unchoosable.
(c) Sinful.
(d) Ungodly.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Moricand gives Miller a precious copy of what?

3. What does Moricand assert gives character and strength?

4. Miller believes that young writers must learn by personal experience and lacks both the energy and knowledge to do what?

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

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