Fix part of #5411: Introduce a simulated GAE proto endpoint [Blocked: #5415]

[BenHenning]

TODO

This 'simulates' the eventual endpoint that will be added to Oppia web by using internal compatibility checking, proto conversion, and the GAE/GCS JSON endpoints currently available via Oppia web.

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