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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Nadja, pg. 27 to 37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of authors does Breton say he despises?
(a) Writers who separate themselves from their characters.
(b) Writers who write short sentences.
(c) Writers who spend too long structuring their books.
(d) Writers who write long, rambling sentences.

2. Why does Breton like to go to the Boulevard Bonne-Nouvelle in the afternoon?
(a) It gives him a sense of peace.
(b) It is full of beautiful women.
(c) He can work there without people shouting at him.
(d) He feels something will happen there.

3. Which artist does Breton say he has much in common with?
(a) Rousseau.
(b) Hugo.
(c) Huysmans.
(d) Picasso.

4. What is the name of the author who wrote Madame Bovery?
(a) Victor Hugo.
(b) Gustave Flaubert.
(c) Albert Camus.
(d) Andre Breton.

5. Where did Breton first meet Eluard?
(a) The Conservataire Renee Maubel.
(b) The Hotel des Grands Hommes.
(c) The Etienne Dolet.
(d) The Manoir d'Ango.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Breton's first point of departure?

2. What statue does Breton say has always fascinated him?

3. What color did Flaubert want to give an impression of in his novel "Salammbo"?

4. Which of the following does Breton say we have to find Chirico's views on before we can understand his work?

5. What painter does Breton mention in this section?

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