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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. Who does Pantagruel suggest Panurge seek the advice of in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Nineteen?
(a) Badebec.
(b) Thaumaste.
(c) Nazdecabre.
(d) Carpalim.

2. What is the name of the satirical poem in Gargantua: Chapter Two?
(a) "Dangerous Brew."
(b) "Healthful Drink."
(c) "Poison Foam."
(d) "Antidoted Bubbles."

3. Who does Panurge dress as a crier of green sauce in order to settle him into a trade in Pantagruel: Chapter Twenty-one?
(a) Janotus.
(b) King Anarch.
(c) Solomon.
(d) Epistemon.

4. Who does Pantagruel have read to the men on his ship from the books Gargantua sent while they are at sea in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Four?
(a) Solomon.
(b) Carpalim.
(c) Epistemon.
(d) King Anarch.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What gives permission to the king to print and sell Rabelais' book as written in Third Book of Pantagruel: Introduction?

2. What does Pantagruel suggest he and Panurge consult to determine whether Panurge should marry in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Twelve?

3. At what island does Pantagruel's ship stop in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Two?

4. What does Pantagruel receive instead of the office in Pantagruel: Chapter Ten?

5. Who claims "those who are not very bright could never spend so much in so short a time" in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Two?

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