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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Death of Judas by Paul Claudel.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Julian make a name for himself while away from home?
(a) America.
(b) Africa.
(c) Europe.
(d) Asia.

2. What religion was the water carrier that Desplein knew as a young man?
(a) Buddist.
(b) Athiest.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Methodist.

3. How does Desplein describe himself when his student questions him about attending mass?
(a) He is a freak of biblical proportions.
(b) He is externally religious but internally atheistic.
(c) He is externally atheistic but internally religious.
(d) He is a religiously confused man with a God-owned soul.

4. What was the specialty of the Apostles in "The Death of Judas"?
(a) To keep Jesus from harm.
(b) To limit self-sacrifice.
(c) To make Jesus known everywhere.
(d) To perform miracles.

5. According to the editor, what role does Maupassant play as a writer?
(a) Moralist.
(b) Conteur-observer and storyteller.
(c) Fabricator.
(d) Guichets mythe or myth teller.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Desplein claim the human body lacks?

2. Why are adults celebrating in "The Old Clown"?

3. Where was "Minuet" first published?

4. What has happened to Julian's parents since he left them and married?

5. What was in the wire box in the story "The Poor Boy's Toy"?

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