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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 story made Maupassant famous?
(a) "Boule de Suif".
(b) "Deux Amis".
(c) "Fort comme la mort".
(d) "Bel-Ami".

2. What does Desplein do to honor the water carrier's soul?
(a) Plants trees.
(b) Keeps a garden.
(c) Prays to God.
(d) Helps others in need.

3. Who tells Julian's mother of the prophecy of her son?
(a) A homeless beggar.
(b) God.
(c) A strange hermit.
(d) An oracle.

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

5. What did Mauriac's teachers not consider him?
(a) A bright student.
(b) A fast learner.
(c) A chosen vessel.
(d) A waste of time.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the editor, what was Claudel always guided by?

2. What time was recess at Grand-Lebrun?

3. According to the editor's biography of Mauriac, what does Mauriac consider himself the last of?

4. What does Desplein answer when his student questions his belief and actions?

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

(see the answer key)

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