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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 himself have a wide variety of?

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

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

4. What did Proust compare the moon to in one of his famous metaphors?

5. How did Proust not practice what he preached in the message of "In Search of Lost Time"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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