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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Passer-Through-Walls by Marcel Ayme.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Micromegas first talk to about the existence of a human soul?
(a) Philosophers.
(b) Prisoners.
(c) A priest.
(d) Farmers.

2. In "The Passer-Through-Walls", what does the main character collect?
(a) Lamps.
(b) Silver.
(c) Stamps.
(d) Coins.

3. What does Jean Bridelle compare the borders of small trees to?
(a) Flocks of birds.
(b) A cemetery.
(c) A field of wildflowers.
(d) Rows of schoolboys.

4. What was in the wire box in the story "The Poor Boy's Toy"?
(a) A live rat.
(b) A broken ornament.
(c) A butterfly.
(d) A dead bird.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Julian make a name for himself while away from home?

2. In "The Legend of St. Julian Hospitaler", who is the leper in reality?

3. What does Julian find great amusement in killing as a child?

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

5. Who surrounded Mauriac during his childhood, like angels surrounded Jesus in the desert?

(see the answer key)

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