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

2. What does Desplein answer when his student questions his belief and actions?
(a) That they do not balance.
(b) That it is not for him to judge him.
(c) That it is none of his business.
(d) That they balance completely.

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

4. What must Micromegas use to see life on Earth?
(a) A drop of water.
(b) Special eyeglasses.
(c) A magnifying glass.
(d) A microscope.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon finding Earth, what does Micromegas think is the dominant life-form on Earth?

2. Where is the water carrier from that Desplein treats?

3. Why is Micromegas exiled from his home planet?

4. What is wrong with the "gift" that Micromegas gives to the humans?

5. How does Desplein describe himself when his student questions him about attending mass?

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