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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Pantagruel stroll toward to seek recreation from his studies in Pantagruel: Chapter Eleven?
(a) Poitiers.
(b) The Faubourg Saint-Marcel.
(c) Orleans.
(d) Paris.

2. What does Gargantua's father exclaim upon Gargantua's birth?
(a) "Que-petit-tu-as."
(b) "Oh-la-la."
(c) "Que-grant-tu-as!"
(d) "Che-mien-au-ju"

3. What land does Pantagruel subdue in the beginning of Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter One?
(a) The islands of Tohu and Bohu.
(b) France.
(c) Dipsody.
(d) Arcea-Galeau.

4. What does Gargantua attempt to devote himself to in Gargantua: Chapter Twenty?
(a) Chess.
(b) Work.
(c) Study.
(d) Play.

5. Who does Braggart kill for accusing him of corruption in Gargantua: Chapter Forty-five?
(a) Hastyveal.
(b) Badebec.
(c) Pantagruel.
(d) King Anarch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What occupation does Seraphin Calobarsy hold?

2. Who brings an action against the Sorbonnists in court in Gargantua: Chapter Nineteen?

3. How many men in copper spheres are sent into Pantagruel's stomach to dislodge a mountain of ordure in Pantagruel: Chapter Twenty-three?

4. What is the name of Gargantua's mother?

5. To what king does Pantagruel send the prisoner in Pantagruel: Chapter Eighteen?

Short Essay Questions

1. To whom is Pantagruel compared in Pantagruel: Chapter Ten? What office is offered him and why does he refuse it?

2. What does Gargantua attempt to devote himself to in Gargantua: Chapter Twenty? Who assists him?

3. What land does Pantagruel subdue in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter One? Who does he give Salmaguni to?

4. What does Pantagruel send the prisoner with to the king in Pantagruel: Chapter Eighteen? What does the king do?

5. What is the subject of Gargantua: Chapters One through Five? What is suggested by Gargamelle's pregnancy?

6. What is sent to Gargantua in Gargantua: Chapter Fifteen? What does he do with the gift?

7. Who attempts to get back the bells of Notre Dame in Gargantua: Chapter Eighteen? What is Gargantua's response?

8. Where is Pantagruel sent in Pantagruel: Chapter Five? What are his impressions of study?

9. What is the response of the Amaurots to King Anarch's defeat?

10. How is Gargantua's childhood described in Gargantua: Chapter Ten?

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