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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. Why does Clamence claim he is a Judge Pentinent?
(a) Because he is funny
(b) Because of the hypocrisy of the world
(c) Because the world is unjust
(d) Because his father was

2. Where is the camp Clamence is sent to?
(a) Tripoli
(b) Transvaal
(c) Napoli
(d) Cape Town

3. What does Clamence continue to hear even in his forlorn state?
(a) Laughter
(b) His father's choice
(c) Crying
(d) Screaming

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

5. What is the girl's father's pastime?
(a) Tennis
(b) Fly-casting
(c) Horse racing
(d) Hockey

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the only two things Clamence says the doves can see from the sky?

2. Who does the girl want to punish when she kills herself?

3. What does Clamence turn to in an attempt to rediscover his enthusiasm?

4. Why does Clamence claim Jesus went quietly to his death?

5. What does Clamence observe on the surface of the water?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the little ease signify?

3. How does Clamence lose his title of pope?

4. Why is Clamence a judge pentinent?

5. How does a fear of judgment affect Clament?

6. What is a spitting cell?

7. What does Clamence remember about Paris in chapter 5?

8. What does the boat in the fifth chapter represent?

9. What is the essence of Clamence's philosophy?

10. What debauchery does Clamence partake in?

(see the answer keys)

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