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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 other torture apparatus does Clamence mention in this chapter?
(a) The hair puller
(b) The rack
(c) A spitting cell
(d) A thumb screw

2. Why does Clamence claim Jesus went quietly to his death?
(a) He was looking forward to heaven
(b) He wanted to suffer
(c) He had lost his voice
(d) He did not like the idea of being the only one alive

3. What door does Clamence ask the auditor to open?
(a) The kitchen
(b) The bedroom
(c) The cupboard
(d) The wardrobe

4. Why did Christ die in Clamence's opinion?
(a) He wanted to be famous
(b) His lack of innocence
(c) He was weak
(d) He was a masochist

5. What does Clamence think shows in every face?
(a) Oppression
(b) Laughter
(c) Happiness
(d) Hate

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Clamence offer as pope?

2. What does Clamence begin to wonder when he contracts liver disease?

3. What is the dark speck in reality?

4. Who takes Clamence hostage in Tunisia?

5. When did Clamence claim he contracted malaria?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What did Clamence find out when he tried to commit suicide?

3. What is a little ease?

4. What is a spitting cell?

5. Describe Clamence's time in the foreign legion.

6. How does a fear of judgment affect Clament?

7. What encourage Clamence to join the foreign legion?

8. Why must the doves remain high in the atmosphere?

9. What does the little ease signify?

10. Summarize Clamence's argument?

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