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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What bridge does Clamence say he stood on in this chapter?
(a) Brooklyn Bridge
(b) Amsterdam Bridge
(c) London Bridge
(d) Pont des Arts

2. What would Clamence's cards read?
(a) John Baptiste Clamence, play actor
(b) Clamence, true to his word
(c) Jesus Christ, fake
(d) John Bapiste, the one and only

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

4. What is significant about Clamence's smile in this chapter?
(a) It is the first sign of his madness
(b) It shows his evil intent
(c) It shows he loves only himself
(d) It is the first suggestion of self dout

5. Why does someone in the crowd attack Clamence?
(a) To stop him from attacking the motor cyclist
(b) To shut him up
(c) To force him to leave
(d) To stop him from talking to his wife

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does Clamence compare Amsterdam with?

2. What does Clamence claim his occupation is?

3. What was used to lower the deus ex machina on to the satge?

4. What is the name of the bar?

5. What does Clamence believe his story illustrates?

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