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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is Desplein's student surprised by Desplein's actions toward the water carrier?
(a) Desplein takes the man's daughter as payment.
(b) Desplein overcharges the man for treatment.
(c) Desplein does not treat the man's true ailment.
(d) Desplein does not charge him for treatment.

5. How long has the Saturnian, who accompanies Micromegas on his journey, been married?
(a) 100 years.
(b) 1,000 years.
(c) 10,000 years.
(d) 10 years.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In what year was "Minuet" first published?

4. What is laying on the grass next to the boy behind the iron gate?

5. What story made Maupassant famous?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Desplein saw the earth.

2. How did the curse of the stag come to be true in "The Legend of St. Julian Hospitaler?"

3. According to the old couple, what is the minuet?

4. Explain the prophecy and circumstances that Julian's mother heard of his future in "The Legend of St. Julian Hospitaler."

5. How does Jean Bridelle describe the nursery?

6. Describe the circumstances surrounding Julian's first murder.

7. What was Julian taught when he was seven-years-old?

8. Describe the old clown.

9. According to "The Poor Boy's Toy," how do rich children differ from poor ones?

10. Why did people dislike Desplein?

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