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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Legend of St. Julian Hospitaler by Gustave Flaubert.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Desplein's student surprised by Desplein's actions toward the water carrier?
(a) Desplein does not charge him for treatment.
(b) Desplein takes the man's daughter as payment.
(c) Desplein does not treat the man's true ailment.
(d) Desplein overcharges the man for treatment.

2. What "gift" does Micromegas give to the humans he encounters?
(a) A painting.
(b) A book.
(c) A locket.
(d) A special mirror.

3. Who pays for the masses that Desplein attends?
(a) The church's priest.
(b) His father.
(c) Desplein.
(d) His mother.

4. How tall are the Saturnians in "Micromegas"?
(a) 600 feet tall.
(b) 60 feet tall.
(c) 6,000 feet tall.
(d) 60,000 feet tall.

5. To what does the narrator compare Desplein?
(a) A clown.
(b) A farmer.
(c) A horse.
(d) An actor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Julian do for the leper that he comes across at his job?

2. What does Julian's wife convince him to do?

3. What does Julian vow never to do after hearing the talking animal's prophecy?

4. What job does Julian take after leaving his wife?

5. Who tells Julian's father of the prophecy of his son?

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