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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. Third Book of Pantagruel: Introduction states that the humanist type of this book was published in what year?
2. What does Gargantua accidentally swallow the six pilgrims with in Gargantua: Chapter Thirty-six?
3. What does Grandgousier give to each pilgrim for their journey in Gargantua: Chapter Forty-three?
4. Who kills many of the enemy when he sees them stealing the grapes that the monastery uses for an entire year of wine in Gargantua: Chapter Twenty-five?
5. Who does Grandgousier summon in Gargantua: Chapter Thirty-seven?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Pantagruel think of Panurge at the onset of their friendship? How does the narrator describe Panurge in Pantagruel: Chapter Twelve?
2. What does Pantagruel send the prisoner with to the king in Pantagruel: Chapter Eighteen? What does the king do?
3. To whom is Pantagruel compared in Pantagruel: Chapter Ten? What office is offered him and why does he refuse it?
4. What is stated about the style and time period of the Third Book of Pantagruel in the Introduction?
5. What argument do Panurge and Pantagruel have about money in the Third Book of Pantagruel?
6. Where is Pantagruel sent in Pantagruel: Chapter Five? What are his impressions of study?
7. Describe Pantagruel's birth. Why did his father give him the name Pantagruel?
8. What land does Pantagruel subdue in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter One? Who does he give Salmaguni to?
9. What is the subject of Gargantua: Chapters One through Five? What is suggested by Gargamelle's pregnancy?
10. Who does Panurge attempt to seduce in Pantagruel: Chapter Fourteen? What is his response?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
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 critical and public response of "Pantagruel". What does Rabelais write in his introductions to "Gargantua" that implies the first novel was controversial? Was it?
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