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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Bardamu hallucinate?

2. Why is Robinson angry at Grandma Henrouille in Section 23?

3. What is sad about the young girl in Section 16?

4. What favor does Robinson ask for?

5. Who is Bardemu's new boss at the job Dr. Paraprine set up for him in France?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Dr. Paraprine taken to doing in Section 20?

3. What does Bardamu hate about New York City?

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

5. What distresses Bardamu about his new profession in Section 15?

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

7. Why is Bardamu happy for the first time for a long time at the beginning of Section 21?

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

9. Why is Bardamu disgusted with the midwife?

10. Why does Bardamu go to Detroit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role and symbolism of carnivals in the novel. What role does the carnival play, structurally, to mark transitions of setting or changes in people's behavior?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the relationship and the difference between the rich and the poor sectors of society in the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Why does Bardamu think Manhattan Island is similar to a religious experience for some?

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