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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has happened to Julian's parents since he left them and married?
(a) They have become richer.
(b) They have had another son to carry on their name.
(c) They have arranged a marriage for him.
(d) They have become very poor.

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

3. Why is Micromegas exiled from his home planet?
(a) For adulterous behaviors.
(b) For murder.
(c) For writing a book.
(d) For stealing.

4. Who pays for the masses that Desplein attends?
(a) Desplein.
(b) The church's priest.
(c) His mother.
(d) His father.

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

6. Upon finding Earth, what does Micromegas think is the dominant life-form on Earth?
(a) Bees.
(b) Lizards.
(c) Whales.
(d) Elephants.

7. In "The Rope," what did the boy's mother want to see at the storyteller's home?
(a) The balcony.
(b) The bedroom.
(c) The painting.
(d) The closet.

8. What does Micromegas decide to do with his time of exile?
(a) Travel the universe.
(b) Start a family.
(c) Vacation on Mars only.
(d) Search for his family.

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

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

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

12. How tall is Micromegas?
(a) 120,000 feet tall.
(b) 120 feet tall.
(c) 12 feet tall.
(d) 1,200 feet tall.

13. What religion does Desplein practice?
(a) Buddhism.
(b) Judaism.
(c) None; he is an atheist.
(d) Christianity.

14. What is the name of one of the philosophers that the men give to Micromegas in response to a human's soul?
(a) Darwin.
(b) Locke.
(c) Freud.
(d) Kant.

15. What does Desplein claim the human body lacks?
(a) A soul.
(b) A memory.
(c) An ethical mind.
(d) A heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Desplein's student do when he follows Desplein into church?

2. What nationality was Voltaire?

3. What story made Maupassant famous?

4. How long is Micromegas' term of exile?

5. What is wrong with the "gift" that Micromegas gives to the humans?

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