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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. Why are people sprawled everywhere in "The Old Clown"?
(a) It is "The Day of St. Thorlakur".
(b) It is a public beach.
(c) It is the celebration of "El Día de los Muertos".
(d) It is a feast day.

2. Why does Judas say he did what he did to Jesus?
(a) He wanted to gain a higher position with the Romans.
(b) He was tired of Jesus looking over him.
(c) He wanted the silver.
(d) He wanted to see what "He" was up to.

3. According to Jean Bridelle, in the beginning of "Minuet", what has he seen at close range?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Sadness.
(c) War.
(d) Loss.

4. What does Julian vow never to do after hearing the talking animal's prophecy?
(a) Love.
(b) Hunt.
(c) Leave his mother's side.
(d) Leave his father's side.

5. What is the lack of maternal love compared to in "The Rope"?
(a) A sky without stars.
(b) A light without heat.
(c) A mountain without snow.
(d) A lake without fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is happening to Judas during "Mort de Judas"?

2. Who is Maupassant's godfather?

3. According to the editor, what role does Maupassant play as a writer?

4. Who tells Julian's mother of the prophecy of her son?

5. What religion was the water carrier that Desplein knew as a young man?

(see the answer key)

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