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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the narrator leave his companion at the bridge?
(a) He is in a hurry
(b) He sees a friend
(c) He does not want the hotel owner to see him
(d) He never crosses bridges

2. What does Clamence tell his companion to take advantage of?
(a) The free hotel breakfast
(b) His company
(c) The lack of security in the hotel
(d) The local prostitutes

3. What was the narrator's former job?
(a) Publisher
(b) Pilot
(c) Army officer
(d) Lawyer

4. What type of drink do the men have?
(a) Beer
(b) Whiskey
(c) Vodka
(d) Gin

5. What does the Nazi soldier ask a mother?
(a) If she wants to kill her child herself
(b) Which of her sons should be executed
(c) If she has a cigarette
(d) If she loves her sons

Short Answer Questions

1. What two traitors does Clamence mention in this chapter?

2. What does Clamence accuse the Dutch of being?

3. Where does Clamence walk the auditor to?

4. Which of the following subjects does Clamence talk about as they walk?

5. Where does Clamence claim Amsterdam's denizens inhabit?

(see the answer key)

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