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

2. 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.

3. What does Breton dream about?
(a) His addiction to coffee.
(b) Cooking biscuits.
(c) Writing his novel.
(d) Conversations he had the previous day.

4. What bird decorates the base of the mirrors in the hallway of the theater?
(a) Eagles.
(b) Mallards.
(c) Robins.
(d) Swans.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Breton say the actors do in the Theater Moderne rather than listen to each other?

4. What aids Breton in his prediction of when the words Bois-Charbons will appear?

5. Who does the young man mistake Breton?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What story does Breton relate about Victor Hugo?

3. What does Breton find disturbing about the naked woman he sees in the theater?

4. What does Breton learn about the Maison Rogue sign?

5. Why does Breton say he goes to the Boulevard Bonne-Nouvelle?

6. Describe the incident with the lady and the glove.

7. How does Breton plan to approach the narrative?

8. What does Breton think one needs to do to understand an artist's work?

9. What kind of literature does Breton say he enjoys?

10. Describe the first act of the play Les Detraquees.

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