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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. What is Desplein renowned for in "The Mass of the Atheist"?
(a) Being an expert and skillfull surgeon.
(b) Being a famous eye doctor.
(c) Being a disbarred doctor.
(d) Being the most unethical doctor in the land.

2. What did the narrator intend to do at the old clown's booth?
(a) Make fun of him.
(b) Offer him a job.
(c) Throw him out of the market.
(d) Leave money.

3. While Julian is out hunting one day, what animal gains the power to speak to him?
(a) A stag.
(b) A bear.
(c) A moose.
(d) A lion.

4. What does Desplein claim the human body lacks?
(a) A heart.
(b) A soul.
(c) An ethical mind.
(d) A memory.

5. Where is the water carrier from that Desplein treats?
(a) Nice.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) Munich.
(d) Auvergne.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Jean Bridelle's most cherished pleasure?

3. What does Desplein's student do when he follows Desplein into church?

4. What does Desplein do to honor the water carrier's soul?

5. Who was the first of the disciples to be called an Apostle in "The Death of Judas"?

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