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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, The Case Against.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Geoffrey, what is the sweetest moment of writing?
(a) Writing the final word.
(b) Seeing the book in print.
(c) Getting an idea for a book that never has to be written.
(d) Reading a good review on a book.

2. What did Geoffrey want to know about his wife?
(a) He wanted to know what others thought of her.
(b) He wanted to know the worst about her.
(c) He wanted to know how she knew his secrets.
(d) He wanted to know if she planned to take his money.

3. What is Geoffrey's attitude when making his final explanation about why he hates critics?
(a) He forgives those critics who have misjudged his work.
(b) He is filled with rage.
(c) He is determined to be understanding.
(d) He says he would abolish critics if he had the power to do so.

4. What did Flaubert think about train travel?
(a) He thought it was a modern marvel.
(b) It delighted him.
(c) It bored him.
(d) He thought it was too expensive.

5. In the story, "Un coeur simple," what is Felicite's occupation?
(a) Prostitute.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Servant woman.
(d) Seamstress.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Flaubert imagine could happen if he married Louise?

2. What is Geoffrey's response to the accusation that Flaubert was a pessimist?

3. What did Ellen want to know about Geoffrey?

4. How does Geoffrey think authors legitimize coincidences?

5. Flaubert was born in what year?

(see the answer key)

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