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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Pantagruel and his men land in Fifth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter One?

2. Where is Pantagruel preparing to go in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Forty-nine?

3. What plant does Pantagruel take with him in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Forty-nine?

4. Where does Pantagruel sail for in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Twenty-nine?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. When was the Fourth Book of Pantagruel written? What introductions precede it?

2. Who does Pantagruel suggest Panurge seek the advice of in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Fifteen?

3. What do the inhabitants of Ruach ingest? What conversation does Pantagruel have with their king?

4. What ship arrives in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapter Three? Why?

5. What does Pantagruel speak of in Third Book of Pantagruel: Chapters Forty-three and Forty-four?

6. What do Pantagruel and his men encounter at sea in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapters Seventeen and Eighteen?

7. Where does Pantagruel set out in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapters Twenty-eight through Thirty?

8. What islands does Pantagruel pass in Fifth Book of Pantagruel: Chapters Nine through Eleven?

9. What do Pantagruel and his men find on Ringing Island in Fifth Book of Pantagruel: Chapters One and Two?

10. What takes place in Fourth Book of Pantagruel: Chapters Sixty-six through the end of the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the history of fortune-telling and superstition during the time the novel was written. How much credit was given to soothsayers, oracles, etc. during Rabelais' time?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss astrology and astronomy in the sixteenth century and how these are reflected in the novels of the collection. How much regard was given to astrologers during this time?

Essay Topic 3

Describe some examples of symbolism, metaphor and simile in the narrative and analyze the meaning implied by each. How do these symbols relate to the themes of the novel?

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