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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Eleven, Epistemon explains why monks are readily found where?
(a) In court.
(b) In restrooms.
(c) In kitchens.
(d) In monasteries.

2. At what island does Pantagruel's ship stop in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Two?
(a) Medamothi.
(b) Ringing Island.
(c) Papimanes.
(d) Ruach.

3. The individual Pantagruel suggests Panurge seek the advice of in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Nineteen is what?
(a) Paralyzed.
(b) Blind.
(c) A king.
(d) Mute.

4. In Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapters Sixty-one and Sixty-two, Gaster describes how he invented the art of remaining untouched and unwounded by what when attacked by enemies?
(a) Cannon-balls.
(b) Poison.
(c) Bullets.
(d) Sword thrusts.

5. What do Panurge and Pantagruel debate the meaning of in ancient literary traditions in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Fourteen?
(a) Symbolism.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Plot structure.
(d) Religious allusion.

6. Pantagruel denounces both the Gastrolaters and who in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Fifty-eight?
(a) The Chicanous.
(b) The Engastrimyths.
(c) The Interminers.
(d) The Eucledians.

7. In Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Forty-eight, Gargantua wishes who will marry but not without his parents' consent?
(a) Badebec.
(b) Panurge.
(c) Pantagruel.
(d) Thaumaste.

8. Who is the Master Aedituus of Ringing Island?
(a) Panurge.
(b) Gargantua.
(c) Epistemon.
(d) Albiam Camat.

9. Who sent the ship in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Three to report on Pantagruel's circumstances?
(a) Gargantua.
(b) Epistemon.
(c) Panurge.
(d) King Anarch.

10. The hairy tribe of Procureers and Chicanous earn their living how?
(a) Selling wheat.
(b) Singing.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Being beaten.

11. Who does Pantagruel suggest Panurge seek the advice of in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Nineteen?
(a) Carpalim.
(b) Badebec.
(c) Thaumaste.
(d) Nazdecabre.

12. Who comes on a ship in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Three to report on Pantagruel's circumstances?
(a) Malicorne.
(b) Thaumaste.
(c) King Anarch.
(d) Carpalim.

13. Fourth Book of Pantagruel: To the Most-Illustrious Prince is addressed to whom?
(a) King Henry of France.
(b) The Thalamege.
(c) The Cardinal de Chatillon.
(d) Prince William II.

14. What does Pantagruel cast on deck but not allow his men to preserve in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Fifty-five?
(a) A lamb.
(b) A cat.
(c) Gullet-words.
(d) A shark.

15. Who examines cases by rolling dice in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Thirty-eight?
(a) Thaumaste.
(b) Epistemon.
(c) Bridoye.
(d) Panurge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What beast does Pantagruel see near Ile Farouche in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Thirty-three?

2. The Queen of Cheli and all of her court kiss Pantagruel and his men, except for whom, in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Ten?

3. Who says in the Fifth Book of Pantagruel, "in this world, there are more bollocks than men"?

4. Pantagruel purchases a series of tapestries depicting the life and deeds of whom in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Two?

5. Who rules the Island of Cheli in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Ten?

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