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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Nadja, pg. 16 to 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is pictured is on plate number four?
(a) Andre Breton.
(b) Paul Eluard.
(c) Satre.
(d) Nadja.

2. What color did Flaubert want to replicate in his novel "Madame Bovary"?
(a) The greyness of old people's skin.
(b) Moldy wood.
(c) Sandstone.
(d) A sea beaten rock.

3. What would Hugo say when he saw the largest gate?
(a) Bridal gate, madame.
(b) Servant gate, madame.
(c) Main entrance, madame.
(d) Pedestrian gate. madame.

4. What does Breton say the author's life is victimized by?
(a) People's feelings.
(b) Critical analysis.
(c) The events of everyday life.
(d) The media.

5. Who does Breton say he feels closer to than any of his friends?
(a) Flaubert.
(b) Huysmans.
(c) Francis Bacon.
(d) Van Gogh.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does Breton pose at the beginning of the novel?

2. What was the name of Victor Hugo's lover?

3. In what order does Breton say he will discuss his memories?

4. What statue does Breton say has always fascinated him?

5. Who does Breton say he was talking to on the balcony whilst watching Couleur du Temps?

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