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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Breton say we can never hope to discover through work?
(a) A sense of humor.
(b) Our relationship to others.
(c) How far we can push ourselves.
(d) The true meaning of life.

4. What philosopher's notes does Breton find in the Rimbaud book?
(a) Nietzsche.
(b) Schiller.
(c) Russell.
(d) Kant.

5. What does Breton say he strives to discover?
(a) His intellectual capabilities.
(b) The love of his life.
(c) His relation to other men.
(d) His real parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bird decorates the base of the mirrors in the hallway of the theater?

2. Where does Breton see the naked woman wearing only a coat?

3. What was the color of the woman's glove?

4. Who pointed out the Maison Rogue sign to Breton?

5. What does Breton say Desnos is able to see?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Breton recall about the film "Grip of the Octopus"?

2. What does Breton envy about Desnos?

3. How does Breton interpret the plot of Les Detraquees?

4. Why does Breton first decide to speak to Nadja?

5. What happened at Saint-Ouen market?

6. What connection does Breton make with the wood coal signs he sees?

7. What does Breton say he believes about himself?

8. What does Breton say he respects about Tristan Tzara?

9. What puzzles Breton about the Les Detraquees?

10. Why does Breton feel close to Huysmans?

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