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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why must the doves remain in the sky?

2. Whose company does Clamence say he removes himself from?

3. Why is water so important in the camp?

4. What does the mention of the little ease provoke Clamence to talk about next?

5. What does the young man want the prison pope to be elected for?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Clamence's relationship with the auditor changed?

2. What encourage Clamence to join the foreign legion?

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

4. How does a fear of judgment affect Clament?

5. How does Greece contrast with Paris?

6. What does the little ease signify?

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

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

9. What debauchery does Clamence partake in?

10. Describe the Just Judges painting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss whether you think this statement is true or false: The Fall foreshadows the loss of religious belief in the western world Use two examples from the novel to support your argument.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the relationship between the Auditor and Clamence. What are their similarities and differences? How do these differences and similarities work to form their complex relationship Camus develops? Why is it significant that the Clamence sees the Auditor as someone like himself?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the following statement: The Fall is reacts against existentialism rather than supporting it. Using examples from the book write an essay either for or against the statement.

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