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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. Flaubert refers to himself as a bear and his sister as what animal?
(a) The rabbit.
(b) The rat.
(c) The lion.
(d) The alligator.

2. The chronology is divided into three sections, the first of which deals with which of the following?
(a) Critical response to Flaubert's work.
(b) Flaubert's childhood.
(c) Details of Flaubert's life and successes.
(d) Flaubert's works.

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

4. Where does Geoffrey first meet Ed Winterton?
(a) At a book fair.
(b) At a bar.
(c) At the university.
(d) At a friend's home.

5. What happened to the letters?
(a) Ed buried them.
(b) Ed burned them.
(c) Ed sealed them up and left them in an undisclosed location.
(d) Ed ripped them up and dropped them into the sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the inscription explain the presence of the stuffed green parrot?

2. Who was the owner of the dog that Flaubert took for walks and kissed?

3. As a student, what subject did Flaubert fail at?

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

5. What does Geoffrey ask Ed about the content of the letters?

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