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

2. How does Micromegas respond to the "knowledge" of Thomas Aquinas' book?
(a) He laughs.
(b) He cries.
(c) He becomes angry.
(d) He leaves immediately.

3. Where does Micromegas finally find human life-forms?
(a) A ship.
(b) A prison.
(c) A submarine.
(d) A school.

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

5. Why is Micromegas exiled from his home planet?
(a) For writing a book.
(b) For stealing.
(c) For adulterous behaviors.
(d) For murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is Micromegas' term of exile?

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

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's student do when he follows Desplein into church?

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

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