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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Legend of St. Julian Hospitaler by Gustave Flaubert.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon finding Earth, what does Micromegas think is the dominant life-form on Earth?
(a) Bees.
(b) Whales.
(c) Lizards.
(d) Elephants.

2. What has happened to Julian's parents since he left them and married?
(a) They have become richer.
(b) They have arranged a marriage for him.
(c) They have become very poor.
(d) They have had another son to carry on their name.

3. How many times a year does Desplein attend church?
(a) 8.
(b) 24.
(c) 4.
(d) 12.

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

5. What nationality was Voltaire?
(a) English.
(b) Dutch.
(c) American.
(d) French.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of one of the philosophers that the men give to Micromegas in response to a human's soul?

2. What religion does Desplein practice?

3. Who tells Julian's father of the prophecy of his son?

4. What does Julian find great amusement in killing as a child?

5. Why is Desplein's student surprised by Desplein's actions toward the water carrier?

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