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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 does Clamence claim he is a Judge Pentinent?

2. What does Clamence write poetry about?

3. What is the name of the painting?

4. Where does Clamence see the dog?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Clamence's role as pope?

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

3. Describe the Dutch town.

4. What does the little ease signify?

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

6. What debauchery does Clamence partake in?

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

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

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

10. Describe Clamence's hallucination aboard the boat in chapter 5?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Clamence's character. What is his objective is? What is his conflict? Take what you know about Clamence and write what kind of life you think he would have in today's society. How would his good and bad points translate into today's society?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Camus' life. In what way do you think his life and personality is reflected in the book?

Essay Topic 3

What is Clamence referring to when he states a death of a person brings them closer to us? Is this statement specific to his own personality or is he trying to attribute it to society in general?

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