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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. Who does Panurge talk of having escaped because they wanted to roast him alive in Pantagruel: Chapter Ten?

2. What English scholar comes to visit Pantagruel in Pantagruel: Chapter Thirteen?

3. What is the name of Pantagruel's mother?

4. What does Pantagruel suggest he and Panurge consult to determine whether Panurge should marry in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Twelve?

5. Who does Pantagruel learn have laid waste to Utopia in Pantagruel: Chapter Fifteen?

Short Essay Questions

1. When was Gargantua written? What does To Readers suggest about the text?

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

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

4. What does Gargantua build in Gargantua: Chapter Fifty? Why?

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

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

7. What is stated about the style and time period of the Third Book of Pantagruel in the Introduction?

8. What does Panurge ask Pantagruel's advice about in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Nine? What discussion follows?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the critical and public response of "Pantagruel". What does Rabelais write in his introductions to "Gargantua" that implies the first novel was controversial? Was it?

Essay Topic 2

Describe some examples of symbolism, metaphor and simile in the narrative and analyze the meaning implied by each. How do these symbols relate to the themes of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the theme of marriage in the narrative. What ideals are presented of marriage by the characters? How does this reflect upon their character?

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