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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. Who is defined as Flaubert's jailer?
(a) Louise Colet.
(b) Maxime du Camp.
(c) Flaubert's mother.
(d) Flaubert's doctor.

2. Which of the following animals does Flaubert not include in his letter to Bouilet?
(a) An ostrich.
(b) A lion.
(c) A monkey.
(d) A donkey.

3. What did Flaubert think should accompany scientific advances?
(a) Moral advances.
(b) Economic advances.
(c) Increased study opportunities.
(d) Literary advances.

4. Aside from the fact that the house at Croisset was big enough for him to have a study, why else was it good for Flaubert?
(a) It was easily heated and stayed cool in the summer.
(b) It was small enough to discourage visitors.
(c) It was set far off from the road.
(d) It was near the railroad station.

5. Who always met Flaubert when he returned to Rouen from Mantes?
(a) His sister.
(b) Elisa Schlesinger.
(c) His mother.
(d) Maxine du Camp.

Short Answer Questions

1. While traveling on the train to Rouen, what does Geoffrey notice about the signs?

2. Where did Flaubert always meet Louise Colet?

3. Which of the following are not used to describe Flaubert in Braithwaite's Dictionary?

4. At Croisset, what was on the site of what was Flaubert's home?

5. Who was Loulou?

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