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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Braithwaite's Dictionary of Accepted Ideas.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what philosopher does Geoffrey compare Flaubert?
(a) Rousseau.
(b) Kant.
(c) Voltaire.
(d) Socrates.

2. When one of Flaubert's doctors called him "an hysterical old woman," what was his reaction?
(a) He never went to see a doctor again.
(b) He judged the observation profound.
(c) He sued the doctor.
(d) He used the comment as a premise for a short story.

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

4. What does Geoffrey ask about disciples and their masters?
(a) Do all disciples receive equal treatment from a master?
(b) Does a master also learn from his disciples?
(c) Is the great writer responsible for his disciples?
(d) Should a disciple acknowledge his debt to his master?

5. How was Achille related to Flaubert?
(a) He was Flaubert's brother-in-law.
(b) He was Flauert's son.
(c) They were brothers.
(d) He was Flaubert's father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Flaubert think should accompany scientific advances?

2. What does Geoffrey think might be a reason why Flaubert refers to himself as a white bear?

3. Who was Loulou?

4. Who was known as Flaubert's second mother?

5. Why did Flaubert say that he wrote "Madame Bovary"?

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