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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. Why does Breton say he doesn't like Comte de Lautréamont's poetry?
(a) He hides behind his work.
(b) It says nothing about life.
(c) It is nothing but style.
(d) He uses only simple words.

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

3. What would Hugo say when him and Juliet would pass the two trees?
(a) Jesus and John the Baptist.
(b) Philemon and Baucis.
(c) Samson and Deliah.
(d) Iron and steel.

4. What is Breton's first point of departure?
(a) Hotel de Grande Hommes.
(b) Hotel la Stranger.
(c) Hotel Varengeville-sur-Mer.
(d) Hotel Roulette.

5. What does Breton say the author's life is victimized by?
(a) The events of everyday life.
(b) The media.
(c) Critical analysis.
(d) People's feelings.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the play Breton says he has admired?

4. Who is pictured is on plate number four?

5. Who has Breton always wished to meet in the woods?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Breton envy about Desnos?

2. What story does Breton relate about Victor Hugo?

3. What does Breton think Hugo's ritual says about him as a person?

4. What is Breton's opinion of work?

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Breton say he admires Flaubert?

10. How does Breton know Philippe Soupault?

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