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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Breton accept as a material necessity?
(a) Work.
(b) Hope.
(c) Shopping.
(d) Drugs.

3. Who pointed out the Maison Rogue sign to Breton?
(a) Van Gogh.
(b) Picasso.
(c) Louis Aragon.
(d) Albert Camus.

4. In what order does Breton say he will discuss his memories?
(a) In reverse order.
(b) In regimental order.
(c) In chronological order.
(d) In order of how they come to mind.

5. What color was the insect Breton dreamed about?
(a) Sand colored.
(b) Mud colored.
(c) Pebble colored.
(d) Moss colored.

Short Answer Questions

1. What aids Breton in his prediction of when the words Bois-Charbons will appear?

2. Where did Breton first meet Eluard?

3. Where does the plot of Breton's favorite play take place?

4. What city does the man in the film invade?

5. Who skull does Breton say the log connects with?

Short Essay Questions

1. What connection does Breton make with the wood coal signs he sees?

2. How does Breton plan to approach the narrative?

3. What does Breton say he respects about Tristan Tzara?

4. What is Breton's opinion of work?

5. What does Breton think Hugo's ritual says about him as a person?

6. What does Breton recall about the film "Grip of the Octopus"?

7. What story does Breton relate about Victor Hugo?

8. What does Breton comment about his fantasy of meeting a naked woman in the woods?

9. What does Breton say he believes about himself?

10. Why does Breton feel close to Huysmans?

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