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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Clamence claim Amsterdam's denizens inhabit?
(a) Indonesia
(b) Ancient Greece
(c) Ancient Egypt
(d) Ancient Rome

2. How does Clamence have the ability to judge average society?
(a) He is above them
(b) He have lived with all classes
(c) He is an outsider
(d) He is well educated

3. What nationality are the two men?
(a) French
(b) Dutch
(c) Czech
(d) German

4. Who does Clamence gesture to in the bar?
(a) A burglar
(b) The auditor
(c) A barmaid
(d) A waiter

5. What does Clamence refer to himself as?
(a) A deus ex machina
(b) A fool
(c) A Jekyl and Hyde
(d) A philosopher

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clamence feel when the young woman kills herself?

2. What does Clamence tell his companion to take advantage of?

3. What does Clamence say would happen if every criminal were sentenced?

4. Who does Clamence claim he used to act as an advocate for?

5. Why does the young woman kill herself?

(see the answer key)

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