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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 does Desplein's student do when he follows Desplein into church?
(a) Tells the priest that Desplein does not belong in the church.
(b) Hides in the back of the church.
(c) Kneels by him.
(d) Goes into confession.

2. What is a paralytic who has been put back on his feet compared to in "The Death of Judas"?
(a) A sleeping lamb.
(b) A hibernating bear.
(c) A raging lion.
(d) A jellyfish.

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

4. What does the prodigal son's father accuse his son of doing when he asked him why he left?
(a) Running away from working.
(b) Not wanting to be a part of the family.
(c) Splitting hairs.
(d) Not loving his mother.

5. Who are Julian's parents in "The Legend of St. Julian Hospitaler"?
(a) A peasant couple.
(b) A King and Queen.
(c) A Lord and Lady of a castle.
(d) A Baron and Barroness.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the book, where were Baudelaire's most remarkable poems published?

2. Why is Micromegas exiled from his home planet?

3. Who does Micromegas first talk to about the existence of a human soul?

4. Who is Maupassant's godfather?

5. Why does the prodigal son wait until night to go to his father's home?

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