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

2. What does Paul Eluard like to write?
(a) Novels.
(b) Poems.
(c) Essays.
(d) Short stories.

3. Who does Breton say he was talking to on the balcony whilst watching Couleur du Temps?
(a) Dali.
(b) Picasso.
(c) Camus.
(d) Van Gogh.

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

5. Why does Breton say he doesn't like Comte de Lautréamont's poetry?
(a) He hides behind his work.
(b) He uses only simple words.
(c) It says nothing about life.
(d) It is nothing but style.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Breton say the author's life is victimized by?

2. Where did Breton first meet Eluard?

3. What does Breton say he is determined by knowing?

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

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

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