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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. According to the narrator in "The Poor Boy's Toy", what have children learned to do?
(a) Love unintentionally.
(b) Distrust man.
(c) Boast.
(d) Trust everyone.

2. What was in the wire box in the story "The Poor Boy's Toy"?
(a) A dead bird.
(b) A butterfly.
(c) A broken ornament.
(d) A live rat.

3. What is the prophecy that Julian's mother hears about her son's future?
(a) He will kill his father and marry her.
(b) He will be a saint.
(c) He will kill her.
(d) He will be a great war hero.

4. What does Julian find great amusement in killing as a child?
(a) Wealthy people.
(b) Animals.
(c) Babies.
(d) Poor people.

5. Where was "Minuet" first published?
(a) Journal des débats.
(b) Le Gaulois.
(c) L'Infini.
(d) Almanach des Muses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Desplein renowned for in "The Mass of the Atheist"?

2. In "The Legend of St. Julian Hospitaler", who is the leper in reality?

3. What is a paralytic who has been put back on his feet compared to in "The Death of Judas"?

4. What story made Judas want to hide?

5. Who tells Judas "it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people"?

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