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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Death of Judas by Paul Claudel.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the prophecy that Julian's mother hears about her son's future?
(a) He will be a great war hero.
(b) He will be a saint.
(c) He will kill her.
(d) He will kill his father and marry her.

2. What did the water carrier do for Desplein when they met?
(a) Paid for one meal.
(b) Told Desplein that he would never amount to anything.
(c) Paid his rent.
(d) Turned Desplein in because he was wanted by the police.

3. What is the name of Desplein's brightest student?
(a) Patrick Mentaon.
(b) Michelle Brogiese.
(c) Henre Vermaise.
(d) Horace Bianchon.

4. What is the profession of the person described in "The Rope"?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A writer.
(c) A painter.
(d) A musician.

5. What happened to the boy while the storyteller from "The Rope" was away on business?
(a) He cleaned the entire house.
(b) He stabbed his parents.
(c) He hung himself.
(d) He ran away.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the editor, what did Claudel never make to his public?

2. According to the editor, what was Claudel always guided by?

3. What does "une maniere de sentir" mean?

4. What religion does Desplein practice?

5. Who does Jean Bridelle meet in the garden?

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