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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Proust write to in the letter De Botton shares in Chapter 8?

2. What should lovers take great pains in doing according to Proust?

3. What is the final prescription for ensuring long lasting love?

4. What did Proust strive to find within his writing?

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 the reasons Proust gives for humans falling in and out of love.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss Proust's relationship with his mother and how his relationship with her affected his life greatly.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and explain Proust's own attitude about reading and the way he sees it affect readers.

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