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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 say about people when they used tried sayings?

2. What did Proust see in his friends?

3. What Impressionist artist does De Botton mention?

4. What does Proust's narrator in "In Search of Lost Time" realize about the beach house?

5. What image does Proust's narrator have of the beach house he goes to in "In Search of Lost Time"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Explain and describe how it is congruent with Proust's character for him to appreciate and value Impressionist art.

Essay Topic 3

Explain what purpose and benefits Proust argues books serve to humans and their experience in life. Discuss the list of pros and cons he gives to reading.

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