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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Nadja, pp. 37 to 51.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What would Juliet say in response to Hugo's remark about the trees?
(a) Well done sir.
(b) Nothing.
(c) How amusing.
(d) Boring.

3. What falls in the room after the silence?
(a) A feather.
(b) A balloon.
(c) A light bulb.
(d) A knife.

4. What kind of authors does Breton say he despises?
(a) Writers who write short sentences.
(b) Writers who spend too long structuring their books.
(c) Writers who write long, rambling sentences.
(d) Writers who separate themselves from their characters.

5. Who does the young man mistake Breton?
(a) A painter.
(b) A friend killed in the war.
(c) Another writer.
(d) His brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the only time Chirico said he could paint?

2. Where did Breton first meet Eluard?

3. Who skull does Breton say the log connects with?

4. What was discovered the previous year in the well?

5. What does Breton dream about?

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