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

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

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

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

5. Ringing Island was once inhabited by Siticines but they were transfigured into what?
(a) Turtles.
(b) Snails.
(c) Lizards.
(d) Birds.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Bringuenarilles die from eating pots and pans due to a shortage of windmills?

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

4. Near what island do Pantagruel's ships sail in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Sixty-six?

5. With whom does Panurge share a discussion about a monastical cabbala concerning salted beef in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Fifteen?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Pantagruel speak of in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapters Forty-three and Forty-four?

2. Who is the character of Catty-Claws? What riddle does he ask?

3. What hearing does Pantagruel attend in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Thirty-eight? What is revealed there?

4. Who does Pantagruel gather to advise Panurge in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Twenty-nine? What do they advise?

5. Where is Pantagruel in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter One? Where does he depart?

6. With whom does Pantagruel almost fight in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Five? What happens?

7. What do Pantagruel and his men encounter at sea in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapters Seventeen and Eighteen?

8. What do Pantagruel and his men find on the Island of Papefigues?

9. Where does Pantagruel travel in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapters Seven through Ten?

10. What ship arrives in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Three? Why?

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