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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Proust believe was far inferior to writing?

2. What did Proust feel people should take the time to create?

3. What should love always involve according to Proust?

4. Which of the following did the thoroughly unhappy young man Proust wrote about NOT desire?

5. What is the frequent problem with love according to Proust?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and explain the theme and moral of Proust's essay about the unsatisfied young man.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Proust's quotes on friendship and the quotes Proust's friends say about Proust as a friend. Consider what insight this gives the reader about Proust.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and explain what important information the reader gains about Proust from learning about the details of his relationship with his father.

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