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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Nadja, pg. 27 to 37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What French city does Breton feel, other than Paris, something worthwhile can happen to him?
(a) Versailles.
(b) Marseilles.
(c) Nantes.
(d) Cannes.

2. 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 is nothing but style.
(d) It says nothing about life.

3. What painter does Breton mention in this section?
(a) Peters.
(b) Lauren.
(c) Duchamp.
(d) Desnos.

4. What was Breton offered as accommodation at the Manoir de Ango?
(a) A shed.
(b) A garage.
(c) A basement.
(d) A hut.

5. In what order does Breton say he will discuss his memories?
(a) In chronological order.
(b) In order of how they come to mind.
(c) In reverse order.
(d) In regimental order.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of films does Breton have a weakness for?

2. Who does the young man mistake Breton?

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

4. What is the name of the book Breton wrote with Philippe Soupault?

5. Who once handed Breton and Eluard to the police?

(see the answer key)

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