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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What begins Clamence's dissertation on power?
(a) The barman's presence
(b) A group of women
(c) The auditor's lack of confidence
(d) A slave trader's sign

2. What two things does Clamence claim he shares with the auditor?
(a) Intelligence and age
(b) A love for women and a love for books
(c) Appearance and age
(d) Happiness and appearance

3. What does Clamence say he is successful with?
(a) The opposite sex
(b) The stock market
(c) Defending criminals
(d) Money

4. What age was the little ease employed?
(a) The iron age
(b) The middle ages
(c) The bronze age
(d) The stone ages

5. Whose company does Clamence say he removes himself from?
(a) Criminals
(b) Women
(c) Men
(d) Family

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does Clamence contrast Greece to?

2. What does Clamence say we owe the dead?

3. On what bridge does Clamence witness a suicide?

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

5. Who does Clamence claim he waits for in Mexico City?

(see the answer key)

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