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

2. What happens to Julian's parents while they are sleeping in his wife's bed?
(a) Julian kills them.
(b) Julian's brother-in-law kills them.
(c) The Emperor kills them.
(d) Julian's wife kills them.

3. 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 charge him for treatment.
(c) Desplein takes the man's daughter as payment.
(d) Desplein does not treat the man's true ailment.

4. What "gift" does Micromegas give to the humans he encounters?
(a) A painting.
(b) A locket.
(c) A book.
(d) A special mirror.

5. What is the profession of the person described in "The Rope"?
(a) A writer.
(b) A doctor.
(c) A musician.
(d) A painter.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Judas compare Simon Peter's eyes to in "The Death of Judas"?

3. What did Mauriac sometimes consider himself?

4. What story made Judas want to hide?

5. What is the name of one of the philosophers that the men give to Micromegas in response to a human's soul?

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