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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Legend of St. Julian Hospitaler by Gustave Flaubert.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the prophecy that Julian's mother hears about her son's future?
(a) He will be a saint.
(b) He will kill his father and marry her.
(c) He will kill her.
(d) He will be a great war hero.

2. Who does Micromegas first talk to about the existence of a human soul?
(a) Philosophers.
(b) Prisoners.
(c) A priest.
(d) Farmers.

3. What does Desplein answer when his student questions his belief and actions?
(a) That they balance completely.
(b) That they do not balance.
(c) That it is not for him to judge him.
(d) That it is none of his business.

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

5. How does Desplein describe himself when his student questions him about attending mass?
(a) He is externally religious but internally atheistic.
(b) He is a freak of biblical proportions.
(c) He is externally atheistic but internally religious.
(d) He is a religiously confused man with a God-owned soul.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Desplein claim the human body lacks?

2. Why is Desplein's student surprised by Desplein's actions toward the water carrier?

3. What "gift" does Micromegas give to the humans he encounters?

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

5. What is the prophecy that Julian's father hears about his son's future?

(see the answer key)

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