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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Return of the Prodigal Son by Andre Gide.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Jean Bridelle in "Minuet", what is responsible for his emotion?
(a) The loss of his father.
(b) The loss of his son.
(c) Happiness.
(d) His imagination.

2. What does the prodigal son's father tell the servants to get for the prodigal son?
(a) A robe.
(b) A snack.
(c) A pipe.
(d) A drink.

3. What did the water carrier do for Desplein when they met?
(a) Turned Desplein in because he was wanted by the police.
(b) Told Desplein that he would never amount to anything.
(c) Paid his rent.
(d) Paid for one meal.

4. What is the lack of maternal love compared to in "The Rope"?
(a) A lake without fish.
(b) A light without heat.
(c) A sky without stars.
(d) A mountain without snow.

5. Where is Maupassant from?
(a) Normandy.
(b) Norway.
(c) Netherlands.
(d) Nepal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Desplein renowned for in "The Mass of the Atheist"?

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

3. What does Jean Bridelle compare the nursery in Luxembourg to?

4. What happened to the water carrier that Desplein knew as a young man?

5. Why are adults celebrating in "The Old Clown"?

(see the answer key)

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