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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What city are the two men in?
(a) Paris
(b) Prague
(c) London
(d) Amsterdam

2. What does Clamence have a firm belief in?
(a) His seduction of women
(b) His superioty
(c) His abilty as a lawyer
(d) His intelligence

3. What two passions do Parisians have?
(a) Religion and education
(b) Ideas and fornication
(c) Coffee and crepes
(d) Wine and cheese

4. In what city was Clamence a defense attorney?
(a) Paris
(b) Amsterdam
(c) Marseille
(d) London

5. What phrase does Clamence use to describe his fall?
(a) Day when he told his wife he did not want to see her again
(b) Night when the sky was black and people forgot to smile
(c) Evening when the music stopped and the lights went out.
(d) When everyone turned their backs

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What nationality are the two men?

3. What does Clamence respect about the Dutch middle class?

4. In what book is the circles of hell described?

5. What does Clamence compare Amsterdam's canals to?

(see the answer key)

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