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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose advice is Panurge advised to seek in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Twenty-five?
(a) Jean Audeau's.
(b) Herr Trippa's.
(c) Raminagrobis'.
(d) Carpalim's.

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

3. When Pantagruel's ship lands on the Isle of the Macraeons in order to repair their ship, Pantagruel asks whom the reason for the storm?
(a) Xenomanes.
(b) Tapinois.
(c) Epitheres.
(d) Macrobe.

4. After a journey of how many days does Panurge reach Panzoust in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Seventeen?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Six.
(c) Four.
(d) Fifty.

5. In Fifth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Seven, Panurge tells Aedituus the fable of the ass who renounces the what?
(a) War-horse.
(b) Princess.
(c) Mare.
(d) King.

6. What is the name of the hermit who greets Pantagruel's ships in Fifth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter One?
(a) Braguibus.
(b) Quaremeprenant.
(c) Catty-Claws.
(d) Messer Gaster.

7. In Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Thirty-six, Pantagruel summons the marines aboard his vessels, Colonel Poke-Banger and who?
(a) Colonel Bacbuc.
(b) Colonel Spoilchidling.
(c) Colonel Medamothi.
(d) Colonel Farouche.

8. The individual Pantagruel suggests Panurge seek the advice of in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Nineteen is what?
(a) Mute.
(b) A king.
(c) Paralyzed.
(d) Blind.

9. Panurge and his compatriots discuss the fact that women desire what in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Thirty-four?
(a) Great warriors.
(b) God-like men.
(c) Forbidden things.
(d) Chocolate.

10. Who sent the ship in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Three to report on Pantagruel's circumstances?
(a) Epistemon.
(b) Gargantua.
(c) Panurge.
(d) King Anarch.

11. Fourth Book of Pantagruel: The Royal Privilege gives the right to reprint the story to whom?
(a) Queen Quintessence.
(b) King Henry of England.
(c) King Henry of France.
(d) Queen Elizabeth.

12. What does Homenaz give Pantagruel and his men in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Fifty-four?
(a) Apricots.
(b) Cherries.
(c) Apples.
(d) Pears.

13. Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Prologue of the Author advises the reader to do what?
(a) Turn from God.
(b) Humble himself before God.
(c) Look to the humanists.
(d) Stand up against oppression.

14. Where is Pantagruel greeted oddly by the natives in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Nine?
(a) The Isle of Ennasin.
(b) Procuration.
(c) Paris.
(d) Tapinois.

15. Who fails to satisfactorily advise Panurge whether or not to marry in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapters Thirty-five and Thirty-six?
(a) A musician.
(b) A philosopher.
(c) A librarian.
(d) A historian.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Panurge that marriage is a matter fraught with risk in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Twenty-four?

2. Where is Pantagruel preparing to go in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Forty-nine?

3. In Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapters Fifty-nine and Sixty tell of how the Gastrolaters worship Gaster as their what?

4. Who points out the land where Quaremeprenant reigns in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Twenty-nine?

5. Where do Pantagruel and his men land in Fifth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter One?

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