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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Grand-Lebrun by Francois Mauriac.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon finding Earth, what does Micromegas think is the dominant life-form on Earth?
(a) Lizards.
(b) Elephants.
(c) Whales.
(d) Bees.

2. What does Desplein claim the human body lacks?
(a) An ethical mind.
(b) A soul.
(c) A heart.
(d) A memory.

3. According to "Minuet", what is the most violent loss a mother can feel?
(a) The loss of a spouse.
(b) The loss of a parent.
(c) The loss of a sibling.
(d) The loss of a child.

4. What does the prodigal son first say made him come back?
(a) Hunger.
(b) Laziness.
(c) Sickness.
(d) Thirst.

5. Where does Micromegas finally find human life-forms?
(a) A school.
(b) A submarine.
(c) A ship.
(d) A prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Desplein renowned for in "The Mass of the Atheist"?

2. Who tells Judas "it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people"?

3. Why is Desplein's student surprised by Desplein's actions toward the water carrier?

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

5. Why are people sprawled everywhere in "The Old Clown"?

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