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Gargantua and Pantagruel Quiz

François Rabelais
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Gargantua and Pantagruel Quiz

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1)

Who does Grandgousier summon in Gargantua: Chapter Thirty-seven? (from Gargantua: Chapters 36-56 and Almanac (p. 322-387))

Gargantua.
Jean Audeau.
Panurge.
Frere Jean.
2)

Who discusses how he finds the Institution of Lent displeasing in Fifth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Twenty-seven? (from Fifth Book of Pantagruel: Chapters 26-47, Epigram and 3 Appendixes (p. 960-1041))

King Picrochole.
Epistemon.
Jean Audeau.
Panurge.
3)

Third Book of Pantagruel: Introduction states that the humanist type of this book was published in what year? (from Third Book of Pantagruel: Introduction, Rabelais to Mind of the Queen of Navarre, the King's Privilege, Prologue and Chapters 1-13 (p. 389-461))

1546.
1532.
1517.
1533.
4)

What does Grandgousier give to each pilgrim for their journey in Gargantua: Chapter Forty-three? (from Gargantua: Chapters 36-56 and Almanac (p. 322-387))

A sword.
Arrows.
Ten gold coins.
A horse.
5)

What does Pantagruel suggest he and Panurge consult to determine whether Panurge should marry in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Twelve? (from Third Book of Pantagruel: Introduction, Rabelais to Mind of the Queen of Navarre, the King's Privilege, Prologue and Chapters 1-13 (p. 389-461))

The works of Socrates.
The works of Aristotle.
The works of Virgil.
The works of Homer.
6)

Panurge and his compatriots discuss the fact that women desire what in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Thirty-four? (from Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapters 33-52 (pages 536-614))

Chocolate.
Forbidden things.
Great warriors.
God-like men.
7)

King Benius shows Pantagruel and his men the monastery he built for whom in Fifth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Twenty-six? (from Fifth Book of Pantagruel: Chapters 26-47, Epigram and 3 Appendixes (p. 960-1041))

Frere Jean.
King Picrochole.
Epistemon.
The Demisemiquaver Friars.
8)

Fifth Book of Pantagruel: Chapters Thirty-seven through Thirty-nine describe the mosaic that paves the Temple floor and how it depicts what battle? (from Fifth Book of Pantagruel: Chapters 26-47, Epigram and 3 Appendixes (p. 960-1041))

The Battle of David and Goliath.
The Battle of the Argonauts.
The Battle of Bacchus against the Indians.
The War of the Roses.
9)

Whose advice is Panurge advised to seek in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Twenty-five? (from Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapters 14-32 (p. 461-535))

Raminagrobis'.
Jean Audeau's.
Carpalim's.
Herr Trippa's.
10)

Third Book of Pantagruel: Introduction states that the humanist type of this book was published by whom? (from Third Book of Pantagruel: Introduction, Rabelais to Mind of the Queen of Navarre, the King's Privilege, Prologue and Chapters 1-13 (p. 389-461))

Frere Jean.
King Anarch.
Chretien Wechel of Paris.
Braggart.
11)

What beast does Pantagruel see near Ile Farouche in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Thirty-three? (from Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapters 28-50 (p. 747-810))

Medusa.
Chidlings.
Cyclops.
Physeter.
12)

What do Pantagruel and Panurge decide to visit for advice in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Forty-seven? (from Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapters 33-52 (pages 536-614))

The Dive Bouteille.
The Wall of China.
The Hall of Homer.
The future.
13)

What does Panurge cease to wear in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Seven? (from Third Book of Pantagruel: Introduction, Rabelais to Mind of the Queen of Navarre, the King's Privilege, Prologue and Chapters 1-13 (p. 389-461))

His helmet.
His codpiece.
His crown.
His armor.
14)

Near what island do Pantagruel's ships sail in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Sixty-six? (from Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapters 51-67 (p. 810-872))

Isle of the Ganabin.
Ile Farouche.
Island of Dreams.
Island of the Papimanes
15)

Who does Braggart kill for accusing him of corruption in Gargantua: Chapter Forty-five? (from Gargantua: Chapters 36-56 and Almanac (p. 322-387))

Badebec.
King Anarch.
Pantagruel.
Hastyveal.
16)

Where does Bringuenarilles die from eating pots and pans due to a shortage of windmills? (from Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapters 6-27 (p. 680-747))

The islands of Tohu and Bohu.
Paris.
Tapinois and Artois.
Amaurots.
17)

What island do Pantagruel's ships reach in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Sixty-three? (from Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapters 51-67 (p. 810-872))

Chaneph.
Island of the Papimanes.
Ruach.
Ile Farouche.
18)

Who sent the ship in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Three to report on Pantagruel's circumstances? (from Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Introduction, Prologue, To the Most Illustrious Prince, The Royal Privilege, The Prologue of the Author, and Chapters 1-5 (p. 615-680))

King Anarch.
Panurge.
Gargantua.
Epistemon.
19)

In Fifth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Seven, Panurge tells Aedituus the fable of the ass who renounces the what? (from Fifth Book of Pantagruel: Introduction, Prologue of the Author and Chapters 1-25 (p. 873-960))

Princess.
War-horse.
Mare.
King.
20)

Where does Pantagruel's lantern lead him in Fifth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Thirty-one? (from Fifth Book of Pantagruel: Chapters 26-47, Epigram and 3 Appendixes (p. 960-1041))

The Island of Cheating.
The Temple of La Dive Bouteille.
The Isle of Frieze-cloth.
Lanternland.
21)

Who tells Panurge that marriage is a matter fraught with risk in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Twenty-four? (from Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapters 14-32 (p. 461-535))

Raminagrobis.
Carpalim.
Thaumaste.
Epistemon.
22)

The Queen of Cheli and all of her court kiss Pantagruel and his men, except for whom, in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Ten? (from Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapters 6-27 (p. 680-747))

Frere Jean.
King Anarch.
Panurge.
King Panigon.
23)

In Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Forty-four, Pantagruel tells a curious story about perplexity of what? (from Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapters 33-52 (pages 536-614))

War.
International government.
Human judgments.
Women.
24)

When Pantagruel's ship lands on the Isle of the Macraeons in order to repair their ship, Pantagruel asks whom the reason for the storm? (from Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapters 6-27 (p. 680-747))

Tapinois.
Epitheres.
Macrobe.
Xenomanes.
25)

Who does King Picrochole send to patrol in Gargantua: Chapter Forty-one? (from Gargantua: Chapters 36-56 and Almanac (p. 322-387))

Comte de Rushin.
Hastyveal.
Thaumaste.
Gargantua.
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