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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 2, "Peace and Solitude: a Potpourri," Chapter 15, Miller writes that unless one knows where one is going, ____ leads there.

2. Moricand detests the Republic and seems to have had prior lives in ancient Alexandria and where else?

3. Miller writes that if Jesus were to come back to earth, he would more likely sell what than send others off to die in war?

4. Having tasted peace and solitude, Miller blesses what in the Epilogue?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What thoughts does Miller share of painting and writing versus living in the Epilogue?

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

6. How does Miller describe his walk home from the sulfur baths in the Epilogue?

7. What is Miller's intention to the reader in writing the Epilogue?

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

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

10. What criticisms does Miller assert of American values in Part 2, Peace and Solitude: a Potpourri, Chapter 15?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the paintings of Hieronymus Bosch. What is significant about these to Miller and why does he choose to cite the artist in his title?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Miller's use of irony as it applies to his commentary on American values. What is the definition of irony? What effect does it have in this example?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Miller's relationship with Jean Wharton. How did Wharton and Miller meet? What is a "benefactor"?

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