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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Introduction, Prologue, To the Most Illustrious Prince, The Royal Privilege, The Prologue of the Author, and Chapters 1-5 (p. 615-680).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who tells Panurge of a remedy for cuckoldry in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Thirty-three?
(a) A philosopher.
(b) A physician.
(c) A lover.
(d) A lawyer.

3. At what island does Pantagruel's ship stop in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Two?
(a) Ringing Island.
(b) Ruach.
(c) Papimanes.
(d) Medamothi.

4. What does the name Pantagruel mean?
(a) Cruel leader.
(b) All love.
(c) All thirst.
(d) Giant man.

5. What plagues Africa during Pantagruel's birth?
(a) Bubonic plague.
(b) Earthquakes.
(c) Tsunamis.
(d) A drought.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who examines cases by rolling dice in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Thirty-eight?

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

3. With whom does Panurge head toward Panzoust in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Sixteen?

4. What is the name of Pantagruel's father?

5. What land does Pantagruel subdue in the beginning of Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter One?

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