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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the book, where were Baudelaire's most remarkable poems published?
(a) "De Noire Pomme de Terre".
(b) "Blanche Carte".
(c) "La Revue des Deux Mondes".
(d) "Les Fluers du Mal".

2. To whom does the narrator in "The Old Clown" compare those yelling out "witticisms and jokes of a solid heavy humor"?
(a) Tasso.
(b) Jean Chapelain.
(c) Phaedrus.
(d) Moliere.

3. According to the editor in "The Poor Boy's Toy", what idea does the narrator want to convey?
(a) Innocent diversion.
(b) The poorness of the wealthy.
(c) The wealth of the poor.
(d) Loss.

4. How does Micromegas respond to the "knowledge" of Thomas Aquinas' book?
(a) He becomes angry.
(b) He cries.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He leaves immediately.

5. What is the name of Desplein's brightest student?
(a) Horace Bianchon.
(b) Patrick Mentaon.
(c) Henre Vermaise.
(d) Michelle Brogiese.

6. Why are adults celebrating in "The Old Clown"?
(a) Because it is a time to forget one's troubles.
(b) Because it is a time of new births.
(c) Because it is a time to celebrate sacrifice.
(d) Because it is a time to celebrate work.

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

8. What is Jean Bridelle's most cherished pleasure?
(a) Noisy cafes.
(b) Stupid girls.
(c) To walk alone.
(d) Brawling friends.

9. What is the prophecy that Julian's father hears about his son's future?
(a) He will kill him to take control of the estate.
(b) He will become a petty thief.
(c) He will kill the King and marry the Queen.
(d) He will be a great ruler and conqueror.

10. According to "Minuet", what is the most violent loss a mother can feel?
(a) The loss of a sibling.
(b) The loss of a spouse.
(c) The loss of a parent.
(d) The loss of a child.

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

12. Why are people sprawled everywhere in "The Old Clown"?
(a) It is "The Day of St. Thorlakur".
(b) It is the celebration of "El Día de los Muertos".
(c) It is a public beach.
(d) It is a feast day.

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

14. What job does Julian take after leaving his wife?
(a) A fisherman.
(b) A fishing net mender.
(c) A job helping homeless men.
(d) A job ferrying people across a lake.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does "une maniere de sentir" mean?

3. What religion does Desplein practice?

4. According to Jean Bridelle, in the beginning of "Minuet", what has he seen at close range?

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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