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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. When does Clamence say his fear of judgment was born?
(a) The incident with the motorcyclist
(b) The day he was fired
(c) The night on the Pont du Art
(d) The night on Pont Royal

2. Who does Clamence offer as pope?
(a) A prison guard
(b) The young Frenchman
(c) Himself
(d) His best friend

3. What does Clamence say he is not seduced by?
(a) The auditor
(b) Pretty women
(c) The Dutch part of town
(d) Paris

4. What does Clamence say is the goal of living?
(a) To avoid punishment
(b) To avoid judgement
(c) To fall in love
(d) To get to heaven

5. Who does Clament fantasize assaulting?
(a) His mother
(b) The auditor
(c) Blind people
(d) His lover

Short Answer Questions

1. How many subjects has Clamence got to deal with before he tackles the judge pentinent?

2. What is Clamence too self obsessed to do?

3. What is Clamence's most important duty?

4. What does Clamence say is the only reason for suicide?

5. Why is Clamence chosen to be pope?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does Clamence think the deceased is helpless?

2. What does the little ease signify?

3. How does Clament change when he begins to fear judgment?

4. What is Clamence's reason for stealing a dying man's water?

5. Describe the Just Judges painting?

6. Summarize Clamence's argument?

7. What is Clamence's views on suicide?

8. What is Clamence's role as pope?

9. Why does Clamence call attention to the quaintness of Amsterdam?

10. How does Clamence decide to add excitement to his life in chapter 5?

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