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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Introduction, Prologue, To the Most Illustrious Prince, The Royal Privilege, The Prologue of the Author, and Chapters 1-5 (p. 615-680).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Panurge share a discussion about a monastical cabbala concerning salted beef in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Fifteen?
(a) King Anarch.
(b) Panurge.
(c) Gargantua.
(d) Frere Jean.

2. Panurge and his compatriots discuss the fact that women desire what in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Thirty-four?
(a) Great warriors.
(b) God-like men.
(c) Forbidden things.
(d) Chocolate.

3. Who consults Seraphin Calobarsy to set Gargantua on a better path in Gargantua: Chapter Twenty-one?
(a) Solomon.
(b) Carpalim.
(c) Ponocrates.
(d) Badebec.

4. Pantagruel: Dixain was written by whom?
(a) Francois Rabelais.
(b) Almyrodes.
(c) Ulysses.
(d) Maitre Hughes Salel.

5. At what island does Pantagruel's ship stop in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Two?
(a) Papimanes.
(b) Medamothi.
(c) Ringing Island.
(d) Ruach.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes on a ship in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Three to report on Pantagruel's circumstances?

2. What does Grandgousier give to each pilgrim for their journey in Gargantua: Chapter Forty-three?

3. What English scholar comes to visit Pantagruel in Pantagruel: Chapter Thirteen?

4. Who does Gargantua take as prisoner in Gargantua: Chapter Forty-two?

5. What is the name of Pantagruel's father?

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