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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Flaubert Bestiary.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the greyhound that was Flaubert's final companion?
(a) Madame Bovary.
(b) Julio.
(c) Elisa.
(d) Loulou.

2. Although he had once thought of writing a book, what is Geoffrey's actual occupation?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Journalist.
(d) Architect.

3. Geoffrey compares biographies to what objects?
(a) Trains.
(b) Desks.
(c) Photographs.
(d) Nets.

4. About a year after their first meeting, Geoffrey agrees to meet with Ed for what reason?
(a) To plan a trip to the Flaubert museums.
(b) To discuss "Madame Bovary."
(c) To exchange books.
(d) To talk about some information Ed has obtained.

5. What had Ed lied about to the woman named Kent who gave him the letters?
(a) The worth of the letters.
(b) His occupation.
(c) The authenticity of the letters.
(d) His identity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the parrot's name?

2. In the story, "Un coeur simple," what is Felicite's occupation?

3. How is Rouen different from the first time Geoffrey visited the city?

4. For what reason was Flaubert confined to the family home as a young man?

5. What does Geoffrey do on his last day in Rouen?

(see the answer key)

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