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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. According to the editor, what was Claudel always guided by?
(a) Fate.
(b) Hope.
(c) Restlessness.
(d) Catholicism.

2. According to the book, where were Baudelaire's most remarkable poems published?
(a) "De Noire Pomme de Terre".
(b) "La Revue des Deux Mondes".
(c) "Les Fluers du Mal".
(d) "Blanche Carte".

3. In "The Return of the Prodigal Son", what does the prodigal son say shut him in?
(a) The House.
(b) His father.
(c) His older brother.
(d) His mother.

4. What does Julian find great amusement in killing as a child?
(a) Wealthy people.
(b) Animals.
(c) Poor people.
(d) Babies.

5. Who does Jean Bridelle meet in the garden?
(a) An Irish dancer.
(b) A former dancing master from the Opera.
(c) A Russian dancer.
(d) A madame from Nice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the basis of the poem that admitted Judas to the Sanhedrin?

2. Why is the minuet no longer performed?

3. Who tells Judas "it is expedient for you that one man should die for the people"?

4. What story made Maupassant famous?

5. What is the first thing the prodigal son's father does when he sees his son?

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