Gargantua and Pantagruel by Francois Rabelais
  • 1. What is the name of Gargantua's son?
A) Pantagruel
B) Rabelais
C) Pygmalion
D) Gargantua II
  • 2. In which century was 'Gargantua and Pantagruel' written?
A) 17th century
B) 16th century
C) 18th century
D) 15th century
  • 3. What is a major theme in 'Gargantua and Pantagruel'?
A) Romanticism
B) Surrealism
C) Humanism
D) Existentialism
  • 4. Gargantua is known for his...
A) Enormous size
B) Speed
C) Beauty
D) Wisdom
  • 5. To what does the term 'giant' in the books largely symbolize?
A) Greed
B) Human potential
C) Immortality
D) Corruption
  • 6. What is the significance of wine in 'Gargantua and Pantagruel'?
A) Celebration of life
B) Symbol of wealth
C) Sign of moral decay
D) Religious significance
  • 7. Where does Gargantua go to study?
A) Oxford
B) The University of Paris
C) Sorbonne
D) Cambridge
  • 8. What is the political context during Rabelais' writing?
A) Renaissance humanism
B) Enlightenment rationalism
C) Romantic nationalism
D) Medieval feudalism
  • 9. What kind of relationship exists between Gargantua and Pantagruel?
A) Friends
B) Father and son
C) Brothers
D) Rivals
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