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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Gargantua: Introduction, To Readers, Prologue of the Author and Chapters 1-17 (p. 195-261).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Gargantua: Chapter One, the author writes that Gargantua's lineage was uncovered by whom?
(a) Janotus.
(b) Jean Audeau.
(c) Almyrodes.
(d) Magister Janotus de Bragmardo.

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

3. How many knights approach Pantagruel's vessel in Pantagruel: Chapter Sixteen?
(a) 1,200.
(b) 550.
(c) 2,600.
(d) 660.

4. Pantagruel: Introduction explains that this is the first edition of "Pantagruel" which was dated when?
(a) 1531 or 1532.
(b) 1515 or 1516.
(c) 1522 or 1523.
(d) 1513 or 1514.

5. What is the name of Gargantua's father?
(a) Grandgousier.
(b) Janotus.
(c) Magister Janotus de Bragmardo.
(d) Ponocrates.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is made for Gargantua in Gargantua: Chapter Eleven?

2. What English scholar comes to visit Pantagruel in Pantagruel: Chapter Thirteen?

3. What position is offered to Pantagruel in Pantagruel: Chapter Ten?

4. Who summons the inhabitants of the city to set fire to the Dipsodes' camp in Pantagruel: Chapter Eighteen?

5. What does the name Pantagruel mean?

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