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

2. What is the name of one of the philosophers that the men give to Micromegas in response to a human's soul?
(a) Darwin.
(b) Kant.
(c) Locke.
(d) Freud.

3. How tall are the Saturnians in "Micromegas"?
(a) 6,000 feet tall.
(b) 60,000 feet tall.
(c) 60 feet tall.
(d) 600 feet tall.

4. What does Micromegas decide to do with his time of exile?
(a) Search for his family.
(b) Travel the universe.
(c) Vacation on Mars only.
(d) Start a family.

5. Where was the water carrier from that Desplein met when he was a young man?
(a) Diesen.
(b) Blanchert.
(c) Switzerland.
(d) Auvergnat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religion does Desplein practice?

2. What does Micromegas have to speak through to avoid hurting the humans' ears?

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

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

5. What planet is Micromegas from?

(see the answer key)

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