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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who utters obscure words in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Forty-five in the way of advice for Panurge?
(a) Badebec.
(b) Solomon.
(c) Thaumaste.
(d) Triboullet.

2. Who rules the Island of Cheli in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Ten?
(a) Panurge.
(b) Solomon.
(c) King Panigon.
(d) King Anarch.

3. Pantagruel denounces both the Gastrolaters and who in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Fifty-eight?
(a) The Eucledians.
(b) The Interminers.
(c) The Engastrimyths.
(d) The Chicanous.

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

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

6. Who does Pantagruel suggest Panurge take the advice from in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Thirty-seven?
(a) A monk.
(b) A queen.
(c) A fool.
(d) A witch.

7. What do Pantagruel and his men bestow on Homenaz before leaving in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Fifty-four?
(a) Gold.
(b) Platinum.
(c) Silver.
(d) Bronze.

8. Gaster tells Pantagruel how he invented the means of gathering and conserving what in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapters Sixty-one and Sixty-two?
(a) Water.
(b) Meat.
(c) Grain.
(d) Wealth.

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

10. Who comes on a ship in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Three to report on Pantagruel's circumstances?
(a) Carpalim.
(b) Malicorne.
(c) King Anarch.
(d) Thaumaste.

11. What is the name of Pantagruel's ship in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter One?
(a) The Thalamege.
(b) The Carthanan.
(c) The Dipsody.
(d) The Gargantua.

12. Near what island do Pantagruel's ships sail in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Sixty-six?
(a) Ile Farouche.
(b) Isle of the Ganabin.
(c) Island of Dreams.
(d) Island of the Papimanes

13. Who does Panurge describe at Panzoust who foretells all things to come in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Fifteen?
(a) The Sybil.
(b) King Anarch.
(c) Carpalim.
(d) Gargantua.

14. Who does Pantagruel ask to parley with in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Forty-two?
(a) Epistemon.
(b) King Anarch.
(c) Jean Audeau.
(d) Lady Niphleseth.

15. The hairy tribe of Procureers and Chicanous earn their living how?
(a) Being beaten.
(b) Singing.
(c) Selling wheat.
(d) Dancing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is referred to by Pantagruel and his men as the first Master of Arts in this world?

2. Which island in Fifth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Ten proves to be full of infertile soil?

3. What did the wife in Panurge's dream put on his head in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Fourteen?

4. Fourth Book of Pantagruel: To the Most-Illustrious Prince is addressed to whom?

5. 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?

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