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Quiz about Anatole France The Forgotten Laureate

Anatole France: The Forgotten Laureate Quiz

Anatole France won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1921, and correctly predicted he would soon be forgotten. Respected in his time for standing up for social justice, he gained additional notoriety when his books were banned by the Catholic church.

A multiple-choice quiz by jstagamtome. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jstagamtome

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
306,877

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Anatole France was known for his witty quotes. Which of the following was not one of his? Hint

If a million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing

A person is never happy except at the price of some ignorance

Chance is perhaps the pseudonym of God when he did not want to sign

Anyone who has the power to make you believe absurdities has the power to make you commit injustices

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Question 2 of 10

2. In his landmark novel "Penguin Island", what happens? Hint

A colony of penguins sets up a democracy

A nearsighted priest mistakedly baptizes a colony of penguins

Shipwreck survivors are stranded on an archipelago of penguins

In a novel without humans, an animal utopia is established

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Question 3 of 10

3. His most famous novel, "Thais", takes place in Egypt. What did this novel serve as a vehicle to illustrate? Hint

the power of the Egyptian priesthood and its cruelty

the contrast between Coptic Christianity and Roman Empire Christianity.

an allegory between ancient Egypt and contemporary France

the death of Greek culture and ascendancy of Roman culture

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Question 4 of 10

4. Anatole France's short story "Putois", tells the reader what? Hint

how workers are suppressed by their bosses

how religions are established

the extent of animal cruelty in society

how the justice system is corrupt and always sides with the status quo

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Question 5 of 10

5. To illustrate the controversy of his writings, Anatole France referred to his writings as what? Hint

dynamite wrapped in curling paper

the scourge of French intellectualism

a crystal ball of fire

the needle in the pontiff's buttocks

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Question 6 of 10

6. Anatole France was a member of the Academie Francaise. One of his reasons for success as a writer was his father's profession. What was it? Hint

librarian

bookseller

judge

clergyman

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Question 7 of 10

7. More Quotes. Which one of these is not his? Hint

Of all the sexual aberrations, chastity is the strangest

Science without conscience is the death of the soul

The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread

The average man does not know what to do with this life, yet wants another one which will last forever

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Question 8 of 10

8. My favorite book is "The Garden of Epicurus", which is almost metaphysical in its tone. As best we know, did the Greek philosopher Epicurus actually have a garden in which he taught his disciples?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the primary subject in the book "The Revolt of the Angels"? Hint

the right and necessity of revolt to keep democracy pure

the battle between good and evil within ourselves

a retelling of "Paradise Lost" by Milton

defeating ignorance and fear engendered by religion within oneself

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Question 10 of 10

10. What unusual physical characteristic is attributed to Anatole France? Hint

his brain was only 2/3 normal size

he had a superernumerary nipple (extra or third)

he had polydactyly (extra fingers)

he had a cleft palate

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Anatole France was known for his witty quotes. Which of the following was not one of his?

Answer: Anyone who has the power to make you believe absurdities has the power to make you commit injustices

The correct answer quote is from Voltaire.

2. In his landmark novel "Penguin Island", what happens?

Answer: A nearsighted priest mistakedly baptizes a colony of penguins

The implications of the baptism raise all types of theological questions, such as whether penguins can be admitted into heaven.

3. His most famous novel, "Thais", takes place in Egypt. What did this novel serve as a vehicle to illustrate?

Answer: the contrast between Coptic Christianity and Roman Empire Christianity.

The chapter "The Banquet" is a window into a civilized form of discourse and debate which has unfortunately been lost to us.

4. Anatole France's short story "Putois", tells the reader what?

Answer: how religions are established

A delightful short story, illustrating how imaginary characters become real and establish belief. "Constable 64" relates to the inequality of the justice system, and the irony that the judiciary will support the system which establishes it.

5. To illustrate the controversy of his writings, Anatole France referred to his writings as what?

Answer: dynamite wrapped in curling paper

His books were banned by the Catholic church in 1920, one year before he won the Nobel Prize in literature.

6. Anatole France was a member of the Academie Francaise. One of his reasons for success as a writer was his father's profession. What was it?

Answer: bookseller

Anatole himself became a librarian of the French Senate.

7. More Quotes. Which one of these is not his?

Answer: Science without conscience is the death of the soul

The correct answer is by Rabelais, whom France admired and wrote a biography of.

8. My favorite book is "The Garden of Epicurus", which is almost metaphysical in its tone. As best we know, did the Greek philosopher Epicurus actually have a garden in which he taught his disciples?

Answer: Yes

In a series of short and very entertaining essays, France gently satirizes human behavior, belief, and morality.

9. What is the primary subject in the book "The Revolt of the Angels"?

Answer: defeating ignorance and fear engendered by religion within oneself

The fallen angels resolve to battle heaven, but decide one can defeat an evil God by overcoming fear and ignorance within oneself, which disarms his power.

10. What unusual physical characteristic is attributed to Anatole France?

Answer: his brain was only 2/3 normal size

It is the surface area of the brain, not its size, which is correlated with intelligence (an answer to one of my other quizzes). Thanks for playing. Please remember to rate this quiz!

Source: Author jstagamtome

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