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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. What does Clamence want to confess?

2. What does Clamence say the underlying environment of the Dutch part of town is like?

3. What is the first stage of Clamence's argument?

4. What are the only two things Clamence says the doves can see from the sky?

5. What subject does Clamence move onto after he talks about his lack of friends?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Clamence say is the goal of living?

2. Describe Clamence's time in the foreign legion.

3. What does the little ease signify?

4. What is the essence of Clamence's philosophy?

5. What is Clamence's role as pope?

6. What is Clamence's opinions on Jesus Christ?

7. What is Clamence's reason for stealing a dying man's water?

8. Summarize Clamence's argument?

9. How does Clamence decide to add excitement to his life in chapter 5?

10. In what way does Clamence think the deceased is helpless?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the difference between Dutch and French cultures. In what way is it significant that Camus uses these two countries to shape Clamence's ideas? Choose two different countries and discuss how the novel would change if these two countries were used instead of Holland and France.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the role of the outsider in society. Why are so many philosophers and commentators in society thought of as outsiders? In what what way can outsiders see things differently to the majority? Why is their opinion seen as so valid? if it easier for an outsider like Clamence to recognize problems in society?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the following statement: The Fall is reacts against existentialism rather than supporting it. Using examples from the book write an essay either for or against the statement.

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