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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What period does Breton say Desnos is having when he visits him?

2. How does Breton describe the complexion of the naked woman?

3. What does Breton say the author's life is victimized by?

4. Who does the insect take the place of?

5. What city does the man in the film invade?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What story does Breton relate about Victor Hugo?

3. What kind of literature does Breton say he enjoys?

4. Why does Breton say he admires Flaubert?

5. What does Breton remember about the woman who knocks on his door?

6. Describe the incident with the lady and the glove.

7. What does Breton feel about film-going?

8. Describe the first act of the play Les Detraquees.

9. Describe Breton's dream in this section.

10. How does Breton plan to approach the narrative?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the book's chronological setting.

1. What were the main concerns during the 1920s? How does the author express these concerns?

2. How would the author change the book if he set in today's society?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Breton use images as part of his story? How would it change the meaning of the story if he didn't publish these images?

Essay Topic 3

What do Nadja's previous relationships with men say about her as a person? Why do her stories about what happened in her past cause Breton to distance himself from her?

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