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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 what year does Moricand come to stay with the Millers?
2. Moricand gives Miller a precious copy of what?
3. Despite his poverty, Moricand insists on fine clothing, perfume, and _____.
4. Who does Miller arrange to take Moricand to the hospital daily in Part 3, "Paradise Lost,?
5. How far are the sulfur baths from Miller's home, round-trip, in the Epilogue?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Miller describe reading fan mail in the Epilogue?
2. What does Moricand think of Wharton's healing powers?
3. What criticisms does Miller assert of American values in Part 2, Peace and Solitude: a Potpourri, Chapter 15?
4. Who does Miller call for to help take care of Moricand in Part 3, Paradise Lost? What is Moricand's condition at this point?
5. What thoughts does Miller share of painting and writing versus living in the Epilogue?
6. What does Miller comment upon regarding genuine needs in Part 2, Peace and Solitude: a Potpourri, Chapter 13?
7. What does Miller write about astrology in Part 3, "Paradise Lost"?
8. How does Miller work to solicit money for Conrad Moricand during their friendship?
9. What does Miller write of Jesus Christ in Part 2, Peace and Solitude: a Potpourri, Chapter 13?
10. How does Miller describe his "addiction" to writing letters in the Epilogue?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss Miller's artistic preferences. Who are his favorite painters and sculptors, and why? What are Miller's priorities in art?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss Miller's relationship with Jean Wharton. How did Wharton and Miller meet? What is a "benefactor"?
Essay Topic 3
Describe Miller's wife and children in Big Sur and the Oranges of Hieronymus Bosch. How old are they? What is the nature of their relationships with Miller?
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