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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Nadja, pg. 115 to 160.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Breton ask his artist friend to do for him?
(a) Paint Nadja's portrait.
(b) Paint his own portrait.
(c) Illustrate his book.
(d) Hold a meeting for his surrealist group.

2. What is the name of the book Breton wrote with Philippe Soupault?
(a) Madame Bovary.
(b) Les Champs Magnetiques.
(c) Magnetic Times.
(d) La-Bas.

3. Who has Breton always wished to meet in the woods?
(a) An elf.
(b) A naked woman.
(c) A talking tree.
(d) An old hag.

4. Where does the Principal find the dead body?
(a) Under the floorboards.
(b) A wardrobe.
(c) A medicine cabinet.
(d) In a well.

5. What kind of authors does Breton say he despises?
(a) Writers who write long, rambling sentences.
(b) Writers who separate themselves from their characters.
(c) Writers who spend too long structuring their books.
(d) Writers who write short sentences.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disappoints Nadja about Breton?

2. What does Breton dream about?

3. What color did Flaubert want to give an impression of in his novel "Salammbo"?

4. What does Breton do to try and soothe Nadja?

5. How does Breton describe the complexion of the naked woman?

(see the answer key)

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