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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the person in the play the Principal is waiting for?
(a) Laurel.
(b) Solange.
(c) Beamer.
(d) Denise.

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

3. What does the insect do at the machine?
(a) Licks the metal.
(b) Puts money in the slot.
(c) Hits it with its tail.
(d) Blows it up.

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

5. Why does Breton hit the insect with his cane?
(a) It is trying to bite his neck.
(b) It is trying to destroy the machine.
(c) It is too ugly to bear.
(d) He feels it has committed fraud.

6. What did the engraving the woman show Breton look like from straight on?
(a) A swan.
(b) A rose.
(c) A book.
(d) A tiger.

7. What does Breton describe as a living room at the bottom of the lake?
(a) The theater's auditorium.
(b) The theater's stage.
(c) The theater's bathroom.
(d) The theater's bar.

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

9. What does the author say the two gates mirror about Hugo?
(a) His friends and foes.
(b) His loves and hates.
(c) His humor and seriousness.
(d) His strengths and weaknesses.

10. Where does Breton see the naked woman wearing only a coat?
(a) The Blue Castle.
(b) The Hippy Hall.
(c) The Electric Palace.
(d) The Trance House.

11. What does Breton say will have to examine about Chirico before we understand him?
(a) His bone structure.
(b) His personal views.
(c) His upbringing.
(d) His love life.

12. What kind of films does Breton have a weakness for?
(a) Porn films.
(b) Absurb films.
(c) Hollywood films.
(d) Sci-fi films.

13. What does the gardener tell the principal about Solange?
(a) He was taken to court.
(b) He missed his train.
(c) He was murdered.
(d) He had a heart attack.

14. What does the woman at the market give Breton?
(a) A copy of one of her poems.
(b) A watch.
(c) A beer.
(d) A copy of one of her short stories.

15. What does Breton love to visit in Nantes?
(a) A museum.
(b) The beach.
(c) A park.
(d) A lake.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did Breton first meet Eluard?

3. How does the insect try to choke Breton?

4. Where does the plot of Breton's favorite play take place?

5. What did one author to another that he should change about his heroine?

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