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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. What planet is Micromegas from?
(a) Sympheraous.
(b) Sirius.
(c) Saturn.
(d) Sinus.

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

3. Where does Julian make a name for himself while away from home?
(a) Asia.
(b) America.
(c) Africa.
(d) Europe.

4. Who tells Julian's mother of the prophecy of her son?
(a) An oracle.
(b) God.
(c) A strange hermit.
(d) A homeless beggar.

5. What is the prophecy that Julian's father hears about his son's future?
(a) He will become a petty thief.
(b) He will kill the King and marry the Queen.
(c) He will be a great ruler and conqueror.
(d) He will kill him to take control of the estate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Thomas Aquinas known for writing in "Micromegas"?

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

3. Where is the water carrier from that Desplein treats?

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

5. What does Desplein's student do when he follows Desplein into church?

(see the answer key)

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