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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 does the prodigal son's father tell the servants to get for the prodigal son?
(a) A snack.
(b) A drink.
(c) A pipe.
(d) A robe.

2. What does the following line by Rimbaud mean: mais vous j'ai trop pleure, les aubes sont navrantes?
(a) "But you have too much crying, the blades are heartbreaking."
(b) "But you cannot be happy, you babes of nativity."
(c) "Always be happy, you never be sad."
(d) "Care for those around you, and only those."

3. Where was the water carrier from that Desplein met when he was a young man?
(a) Blanchert.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) Diesen.
(d) Auvergnat.

4. What does Judas compare Simon Peter's eyes to in "The Death of Judas"?
(a) A canyon.
(b) A deep sea.
(c) An affectionate dog.
(d) A lion.

5. According to "Minuet", what is the most violent loss a man can feel?
(a) The loss of a father.
(b) The loss of a mother.
(c) The loss of a child.
(d) The loss of his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Julian's wife convince him to do?

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

3. How does Micromegas respond to the "knowledge" of Thomas Aquinas' book?

4. Who did Gide dedicate "The Return of the Prodigal Son" to?

5. What is Thomas Aquinas known for writing in "Micromegas"?

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