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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of soldier does Clamence tell a story about?
(a) A Nazi soldier
(b) A Roman soldier
(c) A Dutch soldier
(d) A foreign legion soldier

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

3. Why does Clamence not want a woman to love him?
(a) Because of the responsibilty
(b) Because he is a sensualist
(c) Because he could never love
(d) Becasue he would have to marry them

4. What does Clamence not want the women he is with to do?
(a) Hate him
(b) Kiss him
(c) Love him
(d) Tickle him

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clamence say his own sign would look like?

2. Where does Clamence say he is obliged to live?

3. What does Clamence hear on the the Pont des Arts?

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

5. What does Clamence believe his story illustrates?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does Clamence show himself to be a narcissist?

2. What do Clamence and his new companion represent?

3. What is Clamence's opinion on the Dutch?

4. What does Clamence say his sign would be?

5. Describe Clamence's experience on the Pont de Arts.

6. What was Clamence's role in Paris society?

7. In what way does Clamence compare Amsterdam to Dante's circles of hell?

8. In what way is Clamence two faced?

9. How does the laugh Clamence heard on the bridge affect his life?

10. How does Clamence see himself?

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