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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Gargantua: Chapters 36-56 and Almanac (p. 322-387).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pantagruel's father compose for Pantagruel's mother after his birth?
(a) A symphony.
(b) A poem.
(c) A note of appreciation.
(d) An epitaph.

2. Gargantua's countrymen get into a dispute with the bakers of where in Gargantua: Chapter Twenty-three?
(a) Arcea-Galeau.
(b) The Isle of Ennasin.
(c) Lerne.
(d) Paris.

3. Who does Grandgousier summon in Gargantua: Chapter Thirty-seven?
(a) Gargantua.
(b) Panurge.
(c) Frere Jean.
(d) Jean Audeau.

4. What position does Ulrich Gallet hold in Gargantua?
(a) Master of Petitions.
(b) Merchant of the year.
(c) Prime Minister.
(d) Mayor.

5. What does Gargantua's father ask him to do by letter in Gargantua: Chapter Twenty-six?
(a) Go to London.
(b) Go to church.
(c) Go to Paris.
(d) Come home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Panurge dress as a crier of green sauce in order to settle him into a trade in Pantagruel: Chapter Twenty-one?

2. Where do six pilgrims returning from Saint Sebastian's hide in Gargantua: Chapter Thirty-six?

3. Pantagruel refuses the offer given to him in Pantagruel: Chapter Ten because he believes such offices are like what?

4. What does Pantagruel cover his men with from the rain in Pantagruel: Chapter Twenty-two?

5. Who does King Picrochole send to patrol in Gargantua: Chapter Forty-one?

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