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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Mass of the Atheist by Honore de Balzac.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nationality was Voltaire?
(a) French.
(b) English.
(c) Dutch.
(d) American.

2. What does Desplein's student do when he follows Desplein into church?
(a) Kneels by him.
(b) Tells the priest that Desplein does not belong in the church.
(c) Goes into confession.
(d) Hides in the back of the church.

3. How tall is Micromegas?
(a) 120,000 feet tall.
(b) 12 feet tall.
(c) 120 feet tall.
(d) 1,200 feet tall.

4. Why is Micromegas exiled from his home planet?
(a) For writing a book.
(b) For stealing.
(c) For adulterous behaviors.
(d) For murder.

5. What does Desplein do to honor the water carrier's soul?
(a) Plants trees.
(b) Helps others in need.
(c) Keeps a garden.
(d) Prays to God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the water carrier do for Desplein when they met?

2. How does Micromegas respond to the "knowledge" of Thomas Aquinas' book?

3. What planet is Micromegas from?

4. What religion does Desplein practice?

5. How long is Micromegas' term of exile?

(see the answer key)

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