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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Return of the Prodigal Son by Andre Gide.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What "gift" does Micromegas give to the humans he encounters?
(a) A locket.
(b) A special mirror.
(c) A painting.
(d) A book.

2. What does the prodigal son first think about after falling out of love with himself?
(a) His mother's face.
(b) His father's face.
(c) Home.
(d) His brothers.

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

4. What is the lack of maternal love compared to in "The Rope"?
(a) A sky without stars.
(b) A light without heat.
(c) A lake without fish.
(d) A mountain without snow.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Return of the Prodigal Son", how does Gide describe his literary work?

2. Who tells Julian's mother of the prophecy of her son?

3. What is Judas' position within the disciples?

4. How many times a year does Desplein attend church?

5. What does the prodigal son's father tell the servants to get for the prodigal son?

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