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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Breton say is his favorite theater?
(a) Theater Surreal.
(b) Theater Absurd.
(c) Theater Noir.
(d) Theater Moderne.

2. Who once handed Breton and Eluard to the police?
(a) Philipe Saint-Andre.
(b) John-Paul Satre.
(c) Albert Camus.
(d) Tristan Tzara.

3. What bird decorates the base of the mirrors in the hallway of the theater?
(a) Swans.
(b) Eagles.
(c) Robins.
(d) Mallards.

4. Which painter's paintings does Breton say have magnificent light?
(a) Van Gogh.
(b) Picasso.
(c) Chirico.
(d) Courbet.

5. What poet does the woman Breton meets by chance on the street recite to him?
(a) Yakov.
(b) Gordy.
(c) Lucas.
(d) Rimbaud.

Short Answer Questions

1. What philosopher's notes does Breton find in the Rimbaud book?

2. What would Juliette when she pointed to the smaller gate?

3. Where did Breton first meet Eluard?

4. What does the author say the two gates mirror about Hugo?

5. What does the gardener tell the principal about Solange?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Breton say he respects about Tristan Tzara?

2. How do Rimbaud's poems help Breton to meet a girl?

3. Why does Breton say he goes to the Boulevard Bonne-Nouvelle?

4. What does Breton feel about film-going?

5. What does Breton say he believes about himself?

6. What connection does Breton make with the wood coal signs he sees?

7. Why does Breton first decide to speak to Nadja?

8. What does Breton think one needs to do to understand an artist's work?

9. What does Breton learn about the Maison Rogue sign?

10. What story does Breton relate about Victor Hugo?

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