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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. After her parrot dies, what does Felicite do?
(a) She buries him and buys a headstone.
(b) She buys another parrot.
(c) She has him stuffed and prays to him.
(d) She has his photograph taken.

2. How does Flaubert feel about the organization of his ideas?
(a) He purposely lets ideas fall where they will.
(b) He is haphazard about organization about half the time.
(c) He puts everything into neat little categories.
(d) He wants others to organize his ideas for him.

3. Which condition best describes Flaubert at his death?
(a) Wealthy and unknown.
(b) Impoverished but loved.
(c) Impoverished and lonely.
(d) Wealthy and famous.

4. Who was the owner of the dog that Flaubert took for walks and kissed?
(a) Caroline.
(b) Julie Herbert.
(c) Flaubert's mother.
(d) Elisa Schlesinger.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Geoffrey learn about Ed when he meets him at the restaurant?

2. Although he had once thought of writing a book, what is Geoffrey's actual occupation?

3. What happened after the dragoman lost his Scottish terrier?

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

5. The third list in the chronology consists of what?

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