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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 does Geoffrey think might be a reason why Flaubert refers to himself as a white bear?
(a) Because other bears appear to often in literature.
(b) Because other bears have been used by humans, but not the white bear.
(c) Because white bears are a symbol of goodness.
(d) Because he once had a stuffed white bear as a child.

2. What does Geoffrey learn about Ed when he meets him at the restaurant?
(a) Ed has been fired.
(b) Ed has married.
(c) Ed has lost the book he hoped to exchange with Geoffrey.
(d) Ed wants to donate materials to the Flaubert museums.

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

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

5. What is the parrot's name?
(a) Loulou.
(b) Mimi.
(c) Polly.
(d) Gustave.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. At the Hotel-Dieu, the museum is partly about Flaubert and partly about what?

4. The chronology is divided into three sections, the first of which deals with which of the following?

5. Who does Flaubert feel he will be tied to until one of them dies?

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