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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Clamence hear on the the Pont des Arts?
(a) A thousand voices
(b) Screams
(c) Laughter
(d) Crying

3. What does Clamence say he is constantly attached to?
(a) His mother
(b) Love
(c) Crime
(d) Women

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

5. What does Clamence accuse the Dutch of being?
(a) Witless
(b) Arrogant
(c) Ignorant
(d) Humorless

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clamence claim would be true happiness for him?

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

3. On what bridge does Clamence witness a suicide?

4. What does the Nazi soldier ask a mother?

5. What kind of soldier does Clamence tell a story about?

(see the answer key)

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