1. Breton uses a metaphor in Section 1 comparing great quartz crystals found in grottoes in Europe and the simple crystals found in what?
(a) Rock salt.
(b) Building material.
(c) Sand.
(d) Concrete.

2. The Hegelian dialectic consists of thesis, antithesis and what?
(a) Synthesis.
(b) Conclusion.
(c) Thesis.
(d) Finale.

3. What French poet produced his best known works while still in his late teens and gave up creative writing altogether before the age of 21?
(a) Arthur Rimbaud.
(b) Alfred Jarry.
(c) Antonin Artaud.
(d) Jacques Vaché.

4. What did the dishwasher shout in the diner, as described by Breton in Section 1?
(a) "Poisson soluble."
(b) "L'Ondine!"
(c) "La bouche!"
(d) "S'il Vous Plaît."

5. Breton argues that "convulsive beauty" must be seen in terms of the object in motion, and how?
(a) In space.
(b) In the mind.
(c) In repose.
(d) In existence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What American writer, poet, editor and literary critic, considered part of the American Romantic Movement, was best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre?

2. Who wrote Mad Love?

3. Breton distinguishes in Section 1 between an object which is wished for and an object which is what?

4. Who first stated and established the Hegelian dialectic?

5. What is the title of the photograph in Section 1 which accompanies Breton's discussion of Tarot?

(see the answer key)

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