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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What bridge does Clamence say he stood on in this chapter?
(a) Brooklyn Bridge
(b) Pont des Arts
(c) Amsterdam Bridge
(d) London Bridge

2. Why does the narrator leave his companion at the bridge?
(a) He never crosses bridges
(b) He is in a hurry
(c) He does not want the hotel owner to see him
(d) He sees a friend

3. What does the Nazi soldier ask a mother?
(a) Which of her sons should be executed
(b) If she has a cigarette
(c) If she wants to kill her child herself
(d) If she loves her sons

4. Where does Clamence say he is obliged to live?
(a) Above mankind
(b) In a homeless shelter
(c) In Amsterdam
(d) With his parents

5. What drink does Clamence talk lyrically about?
(a) Gin
(b) Wine
(c) Vodka
(d) Whisky

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Clamence help the blind across the street?

2. What nationality are the two men?

3. What does Clamence suggests happens when he climbs to great heights?

4. What does Clamence tell his companion to take advantage of?

5. What question does the first line of this chapter ask?

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