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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. Who did Moricand work for during the war?
(a) The British Consulate.
(b) Radio-Paris.
(c) The Gestapo.
(d) The French Consulate

2. If the weather is nice, Miller does what instead of writing?
(a) Goes to church.
(b) Jogs.
(c) Paints.
(d) Walks to town.

3. Where does Moricand write that he is living in 1947?
(a) Norway.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) France.
(d) England.

4. Miller writes that people will do anything for ____, even piously chopping off heads in the French Revolution.
(a) Faith.
(b) Money.
(c) Religion.
(d) Love.

5. Miller asserts that Americans enjoy the highest standard of living but spend more on fighting what than curing serious diseases?
(a) Europeans.
(b) Odors.
(c) Microbes.
(d) Tax wars.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Moricand state he wants to move in Part 3, "Paradise Lost," as he misses city life?

2. Miller must refrain from admiring any belonging of Moricand's, lest he insist on what?

3. Where does Moricand develop a rash?

4. Part 3, "Paradise Lost," refers to a poem by whom?

5. Miller writes in the Epilogue that he appreciates feedback and gifts, but asks that fans show appreciation by what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Moricand think of Wharton's healing powers?

2. What is Moricand's philosophy on life? Does Miller agree or disagree?

3. What thoughts does Miller share of painting and writing versus living in the Epilogue?

4. How does Miller associate astrology with schizophrenia?

5. What are the similarities and differences between Conrad Moricand and Henry Miller?

6. What does Miller comment upon regarding genuine needs in Part 2, Peace and Solitude: a Potpourri, Chapter 13?

7. What is Miller's wife's reaction to Conrad Moricand? How does Moricand's first impression fade?

8. What happens when Moricand attempts to find work after leaving Big Sur? What attempts are made to help him?

9. How does Miller learn of Moricand's death?

10. What is Moricand's reaction to the rainy season in Big Sur? Who is called in to see him?

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