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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Nadja, pg. 27 to 37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Breton say he feels closer to than any of his friends?
(a) Van Gogh.
(b) Flaubert.
(c) Huysmans.
(d) Francis Bacon.

2. Why does Breton say he doesn't like Comte de Lautréamont's poetry?
(a) It says nothing about life.
(b) He uses only simple words.
(c) He hides behind his work.
(d) It is nothing but style.

3. What does Breton love to visit in Nantes?
(a) A lake.
(b) The beach.
(c) A museum.
(d) A park.

4. When was the only time Chirico said he could paint?
(a) When he was in love.
(b) When he was surprised.
(c) When he was going through a breakup.
(d) When he was hungry.

5. What painter does Breton mention in this section?
(a) Duchamp.
(b) Peters.
(c) Desnos.
(d) Lauren.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Breton say is his favorite theater?

2. What words does Andre Breton see appearing on several shop fronts?

3. What does Breton say he strives to discover?

4. Which artist does Breton say he has much in common with?

5. What aids Breton in his prediction of when the words Bois-Charbons will appear?

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