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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. Why are people sprawled everywhere in "The Old Clown"?
(a) It is a public beach.
(b) It is the celebration of "El Día de los Muertos".
(c) It is a feast day.
(d) It is "The Day of St. Thorlakur".

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

3. According to the talking animal's prophecy, who will Julian kill?
(a) His parents.
(b) His mother.
(c) His father.
(d) His son.

4. In what year was "Minuet" first published?
(a) 1687.
(b) 1942.
(c) 1882.
(d) 1774.

5. According to the narrator in "The Poor Boy's Toy", what have children learned to do?
(a) Distrust man.
(b) Love unintentionally.
(c) Boast.
(d) Trust everyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the prophecy that Julian's father hears about his son's future?

2. According to the book, where were Baudelaire's most remarkable poems published?

3. What is Judas' position within the disciples?

4. What does Desplein answer when his student questions his belief and actions?

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

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