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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What dangerous feature does Bardamu immediately notice about the crypt?
(a) Sharp candlesticks
(b) Rusted iron pipes
(c) Steep rickety stairs
(d) Low ceiling

2. Who does Bardamu go to see in Section 17?
(a) Paraprine
(b) Princhard
(c) Robinson
(d) Alcide

3. What does Bardemu overhear on his way home from the party in Section 23?
(a) That Madelon and Robinson do not like him
(b) Robinson is planning another murder
(c) Robinson hates Madelon
(d) Madelon and Robinson are about to get married

4. Why does her family want Grandma Henrouille committed to an asylum?
(a) So they know that she is safe
(b) So they can claim a state pension
(c) So they look after her
(d) So they can rent out her house

5. In Section 13, what does Bardamu remind Lola of?
(a) France
(b) Her age
(c) Her innocence
(d) Her youth

Short Answer Questions

1. In Section 14, what idea does Robinson have for Bardamu and himself?

2. What makes Bardamu think that humanity's cruelty has evolved?

3. Where does Bardamu decide to visit in Section 21?

4. Who is put in charge of the institute at the end of Section 24?

5. Who does Bardamu live with in the hotel in Section 21?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Robinson's grisly plan?

2. What is sad about the case of the young girl in Section 16?

3. Why is Bardamu disgusted with the midwife?

4. Why is Bardamu suddenly disillusioned with the Tarapout Theater in Section 21?

5. What does Robinson's appearance in Section 13 mean?

6. What is curious about the Grandma Henrouille case?

7. What becomes obvious to Bardamu while attending the party on the houseboat?

8. Where does Bardamu go to in order to treat the barmaid in Section 19?

9. What does Dr. Paraprine advise Bardamu to do?

10. Who is Molly?

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