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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Grand-Lebrun by Francois Mauriac.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Desplein's student surprised by Desplein's actions toward the water carrier?
(a) Desplein overcharges the man for treatment.
(b) Desplein does not treat the man's true ailment.
(c) Desplein does not charge him for treatment.
(d) Desplein takes the man's daughter as payment.

2. Who does Judas begin to visit when he decides he wants to know "the other side of things"?
(a) Oracles.
(b) Pharisees.
(c) Holists.
(d) Soothsayers.

3. According to the editor, what did Claudel never make to his public?
(a) Inferences.
(b) Concessions.
(c) Denials.
(d) Apologies.

4. In what year was "Minuet" first published?
(a) 1774.
(b) 1942.
(c) 1882.
(d) 1687.

5. What is laying on the grass next to the boy behind the iron gate?
(a) A dead bird.
(b) A magnificent toy.
(c) A beautiful dog.
(d) His nanny.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who spoke the following quote about Mauriac: "God is not an artist, and neither is M. Mauriac"?

2. Where does Julian make a name for himself while away from home?

3. What planet is Micromegas from?

4. What does the prodigal son's father accuse his son of doing when he asked him why he left?

5. How long did Gide spend writing "The Return of the Prodigal Son"?

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