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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 Nadja say the spouts of water in the fountain are like?
(a) Tears.
(b) Streets.
(c) Arms.
(d) Thoughts.

2. What is the name of the picture that depicts a cat tied down and trying to jump?
(a) The Cat's Dream.
(b) The Lonely Cat.
(c) The Jumping Fool.
(d) The Cat's Nightmare.

3. What does Nadja notice about Breton when they meet at the beginning of this section?
(a) He looks happier.
(b) He is more relaxed than the previous day.
(c) He looks unhappy.
(d) He is better dressed than the previous day.

4. What does the woman say she is going to?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) A bar.
(c) The hairdressers.
(d) A cafe.

5. What disappoints Nadja about Breton?
(a) He is a writer.
(b) He is married.
(c) He has been to university.
(d) He is short.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Breton go with Nadja on October the 7th?

2. What does Nadja admit to Breton when he meets her by chance?

3. What does Nadja babble about in the courtyard?

4. Why does Nadja's mother like to ride the Metro?

5. Who are on top of the train?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Breton feel about Nadja during the day on October the 7th?

2. What does Nadja tell Breton about her previous love affair?

3. Why does Breton admire Nadja ability to entertain herself with stories?

4. Why does Breton feel he has stopped understanding Nadja?

5. What draws Breton to the fact Nadja has power over men?

6. Describe the awkward meeting Breton and Nadja have on October the 6th.

7. Describe the incident with the red window?

8. How does Breton think Nadja will cope in the sanitarium?

9. What does Breton feel about his relationship with Nadja in retrospect?

10. Why doesn't Breton want Nadja to read his books?

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