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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. What made the prodigal son feel close to his father?
(a) Destitution.
(b) Power.
(c) Thirst.
(d) Riches.

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

3. How does the prodigal son think that his father will react to his return?
(a) He will punish him harshly.
(b) He will welcome him into the home.
(c) He will forget both of his other sons and give the remaining money to the prodigal son.
(d) He will turn him away.

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

5. Where was "Minuet" first published?
(a) Almanach des Muses.
(b) Le Gaulois.
(c) Journal des débats.
(d) L'Infini.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Micromegas decide to do with his time of exile?

2. According to the father, who will not be able to sleep because of the prodigal son's return?

3. What does the following line by Rimbaud mean: mais vous j'ai trop pleure, les aubes sont navrantes?

4. How is Jean Bridelle looked upon by others?

5. What does the prodigal son say he can still taste, even after partaking of the calf at the feast?

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