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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Gargantua: Chapters 18-35 (p. 261-322).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Gargantua's mother?
(a) Carpalim.
(b) Badebec
(c) Ponocrates.
(d) Gargamelle.

2. What is the name of Pantagruel's father?
(a) Rabelais.
(b) Badebec.
(c) Cepola.
(d) Gargantua.

3. Pantagruel refuses the offer given to him in Pantagruel: Chapter Ten because he believes such offices are like what?
(a) Slavery.
(b) Vacations.
(c) Too high above him.
(d) Priesthood.

4. It is written in Gargantua: Chapter Twenty-two that Gargantua spent rainy days attending what?
(a) Church.
(b) Art museums.
(c) The theatre.
(d) Public lectures.

5. What position is offered to Pantagruel in Pantagruel: Chapter Ten?
(a) President of Petitions.
(b) Receiver of Petitions.
(c) Receiver of Petitions and President of Court.
(d) President of Court.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gargantua: Introduction informs that this is the first known edition of "Gargantua" and was written early in what year?

2. Whose reputation grows after winning the dispute against the Englishman in Pantagruel: Chapter Fourteen?

3. Where does Pantagruel's army march to take the entire kingdom by force in Pantagruel: Chapter Twenty-one?

4. What does Pantagruel's father compose for Pantagruel's mother after his birth?

5. To what king does Pantagruel send the prisoner in Pantagruel: Chapter Eighteen?

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