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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Spleen of Paris by Charles Baudelaire.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is wrong with the "gift" that Micromegas gives to the humans?
(a) It is blank.
(b) It is broken.
(c) It disappears when Micromegas leaves.
(d) It is ruined.

2. What religion does Desplein practice?
(a) None; he is an atheist.
(b) Judaism.
(c) Buddhism.
(d) Christianity.

3. What is the name of one of the philosophers that the men give to Micromegas in response to a human's soul?
(a) Kant.
(b) Locke.
(c) Freud.
(d) Darwin.

4. What has happened to Julian's parents since he left them and married?
(a) They have had another son to carry on their name.
(b) They have become very poor.
(c) They have arranged a marriage for him.
(d) They have become richer.

5. What does Desplein claim the human body lacks?
(a) An ethical mind.
(b) A soul.
(c) A memory.
(d) A heart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Desplein do to honor the water carrier's soul?

2. What does Micromegas decide to do with his time of exile?

3. Where is the water carrier from that Desplein treats?

4. What does Julian vow never to do after hearing the talking animal's prophecy?

5. What did the narrator intend to do at the old clown's booth?

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