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

2. What is the prophecy that Julian's mother hears about her son's future?
(a) He will kill his father and marry her.
(b) He will kill her.
(c) He will be a saint.
(d) He will be a great war hero.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has the Saturnian, who accompanies Micromegas on his journey, been married?

2. What nationality was Voltaire?

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 Julian find great amusement in killing as a child?

5. What happened to the water carrier that Desplein knew as a young man?

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