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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many solutions does Proust offer for lovers to keep their love alive?

2. Who rejected the story about the unsatisfied young boy from being published?

3. What did Proust see in his friends?

4. What do Proust's friends say about Proust in the quotes De Botton gives?

5. What does Proust argue people are not doing when they use trite and cliched expressions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Explain what the Marquis de Lau Pehomenon is and how MLP is beneficial.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Proust to his father, Dr. Adrien Proust and how they were similar and different.

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