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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gargantua's father ask him to do by letter in Gargantua: Chapter Twenty-six?

2. In Pantagruel: Prologue, the author compared the novel to what literary genre?

3. In Pantagruel: Chapter Twenty-two, the people of Dipsodes surrender to Pantagruel, except for whom?

4. Where does Pantagruel stroll toward to seek recreation from his studies in Pantagruel: Chapter Eleven?

5. Third Book of Pantagruel: Introduction states that the humanist type of this book was published in what year?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Pantagruel's birth. Why did his father give him the name Pantagruel?

2. Who does Panurge attempt to seduce in Pantagruel: Chapter Fourteen? What is his response?

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

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

5. What argument do Panurge and Pantagruel have about money in the Third Book of Pantagruel?

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

7. Who does Pantagruel challenge to combat in Pantagruel: Chapter Nineteen? What is the conclusion of the battle?

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

9. What dispute arises in Garganua's homeland in Gargantua: Chapter Twenty-three? Who begins an attack?

10. Who does Pantagruel meet in Pantagruel: Chapter Nine? How is this character described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the the central character of Gargantua. How does Gargantua's childhood relate to the character of Pantagruel's? How are the characters similar and different?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the setting and characters established in the Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapters One through Five. Where is Thalasse located? Where is Medamothi? Who does Pantagruel meet there?

Essay Topic 3

Define the literary element of "theme." How is the theme of education manifested in "Gargantua"? What position does Rabelais take on education in the narrative?

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