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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fifth Book of Pantagruel: Chapters 26-47, Epigram and 3 Appendixes (p. 960-1041).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Near what island do Pantagruel's ships sail in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Sixty-six?
(a) Ile Farouche.
(b) Isle of the Ganabin.
(c) Island of Dreams.
(d) Island of the Papimanes

2. Where do Pantagruel and his men land where the inhabitants eat and drink nothing but wind?
(a) Medamothi.
(b) Ringing Island.
(c) Island of the Papefigues.
(d) The Island of Ruach.

3. Who fails to satisfactorily advise Panurge whether or not to marry in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapters Thirty-five and Thirty-six?
(a) A librarian.
(b) A musician.
(c) A historian.
(d) A philosopher.

4. What comedy of cruelty does Panurge describe in Pantagruel: Chapters Thirteen through Sixteen?
(a) The Story of Thelemas and Helen.
(b) The Story of the Thelemites and Chicanous.
(c) The Story of Seigneur de Basche and Chicanous.
(d) The Story of Aphrodite and Eros.

5. In Gargantua: Chapter One, the author writes that Gargantua's lineage was uncovered in a meadow near what?
(a) Orleans.
(b) Arcea-Galeau.
(c) Paris.
(d) Poitiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Fifth Book of Pantagruel: Introduction states that this book was published in what year?

2. What does Grandgousier give to each pilgrim for their journey in Gargantua: Chapter Forty-three?

3. Who examines cases by rolling dice in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Thirty-eight?

4. What does Panurge do with the sheep he's bought in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Eight?

5. What colors are the livery Gargantua's father orders for Gargantua in Gargantua: Chapter Seven?

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