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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Spleen of Paris by Charles Baudelaire.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is wrong with the "gift" that Micromegas gives to the humans?
(a) It is broken.
(b) It is ruined.
(c) It is blank.
(d) It disappears when Micromegas leaves.

2. What does Micromegas have to speak through to avoid hurting the humans' ears?
(a) A flower.
(b) A balloon.
(c) A pillow.
(d) A toothpick.

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

4. To whom does the narrator in " The Old Clown" compare the muscle men to?
(a) Inflated balloons.
(b) Whippets.
(c) Marionettes.
(d) Orangutans.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are adults celebrating in "The Old Clown"?

2. What job does Julian take after leaving his wife?

3. What does Julian vow never to do after hearing the talking animal's prophecy?

4. What did the water carrier do for Desplein when they met?

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

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