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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city was Clamence a defense attorney?
(a) London
(b) Amsterdam
(c) Marseille
(d) Paris

2. What does the burglar require from Clamence?
(a) Money
(b) Consultation
(c) The time
(d) A woman

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

4. What was the narrator's former job?
(a) Pilot
(b) Lawyer
(c) Publisher
(d) Army officer

5. What does the narrator call the barman?
(a) A cheeky monkey
(b) A man of fun
(c) A worthy ape
(d) A huggable bear

Short Answer Questions

1. What two passions do Parisians have?

2. What does Clamence think understanding is?

3. What does the young woman do in Clamence's story?

4. Where does Clamence walk the auditor to?

5. What does the Nazi soldier ask a mother?

(see the answer key)

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