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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Mass of the Atheist by Honore de Balzac.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the water carrier do for Desplein when they met?
(a) Told Desplein that he would never amount to anything.
(b) Paid for one meal.
(c) Turned Desplein in because he was wanted by the police.
(d) Paid his rent.

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

3. What is Thomas Aquinas known for writing in "Micromegas"?
(a) "Interpretation of a Dream".
(b) "The Human Soul".
(c) "Summa Theologica".
(d) "Utopia".

4. What religion does Desplein practice?
(a) None; he is an atheist.
(b) Judaism.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Buddhism.

5. What is the name of Desplein's brightest student?
(a) Henre Vermaise.
(b) Horace Bianchon.
(c) Michelle Brogiese.
(d) Patrick Mentaon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Micromegas respond to the "knowledge" of Thomas Aquinas' book?

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

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

4. What does Desplein answer when his student questions his belief and actions?

5. Where does Micromegas finally find human life-forms?

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