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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the only time Chirico said he could paint?

2. What would Juliette when she pointed to the smaller gate?

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

4. Who does the insect take the place of?

5. Who does the old woman say she has just a call from?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does Breton know Philippe Soupault?

6. What story does Breton relate about Victor Hugo?

7. What does Breton say he believes about himself?

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

9. How do Rimbaud's poems help Breton to meet a girl?

10. Describe Breton's dream in this section.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are Breton's opinions on life how does he express them? Do you agree or disagree with Breton's views?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the books reception in three different countries including the country the book was written. How do their opinions about the books differ? Was the book more influential in one country than another? If so, why?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Breton use images as part of his story? How would it change the meaning of the story if he didn't publish these images?

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