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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Minuet by Guy de Maupassant.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jean Bridelle compare the nursery in Luxembourg to?
(a) The purring of a lion.
(b) The lush rainforests of the Amazon.
(c) The unscavenged North Sentinel Island.
(d) The sweet smile of an old lady.

2. Why are people sprawled everywhere in "The Old Clown"?
(a) It is the celebration of "El Día de los Muertos".
(b) It is "The Day of St. Thorlakur".
(c) It is a feast day.
(d) It is a public beach.

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

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 arranged a marriage for him.
(c) They have become very poor.
(d) They have become richer.

5. 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) Hides in the back of the church.
(d) Goes into confession.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Micromegas finally find human life-forms?

2. While Julian is out hunting one day, what animal gains the power to speak to him?

3. What is Thomas Aquinas known for writing in "Micromegas"?

4. How many times a year does Desplein attend church?

5. Why is the minuet no longer performed?

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