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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Clamence claim he used to act as an advocate for?
(a) Single mothers
(b) His mafia family
(c) Rich businessmen
(d) The desperate cases

2. What does Clamence ask the auditor to bestow upon himself?
(a) A star
(b) A word
(c) A sign
(d) A planet

3. Why does Clamence help the blind across the street?
(a) For money
(b) To gain pleasure of virtue
(c) Tomake others look bad
(d) For women

4. What does Clamence claim would be true happiness for him?
(a) Women waiting on him
(b) Seven virgins
(c) Eight wives
(d) A non existent sex drive

5. What does Clamence believe is necessary?
(a) Marriage
(b) Love
(c) Slavery
(d) Hate

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

7. Where does Clamence return to when he is struck?
(a) His home
(b) The grass verge
(c) His car
(d) The bar

8. What does Clamence say happens when a close relative or friend dies?
(a) You forget them
(b) You move on
(c) You lose a part of yourself
(d) They become closer to ou

9. What does Clamence compare Amsterdam's canals to?
(a) Neverending love
(b) Angels guarding heaven's gate
(c) The circles of hell
(d) Medieval castles

10. What begins Clamence's dissertation on power?
(a) The barman's presence
(b) The auditor's lack of confidence
(c) A slave trader's sign
(d) A group of women

11. On what bridge does Clamence witness a suicide?
(a) Pont Cafe
(b) Du Pont
(c) Pont des Art
(d) Pont Royal

12. What kind of problem does Clamence confess to?
(a) A sex problem
(b) A psychological and physical problem
(c) A family problem
(d) A socital problem

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

14. What does the narrator call the barman?
(a) A worthy ape
(b) A cheeky monkey
(c) A man of fun
(d) A huggable bear

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What city does Clamence compare Amsterdam with?

3. Which of the following terms does Clamence use to describe the auditor?

4. What does Clamence believe his story illustrates?

5. What two things does Clamence claim he shares with the auditor?

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