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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Emma Bovary's Eyes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the inscription explain the presence of the stuffed green parrot?
(a) It says the parrot was Flaubert's childhood pet.
(b) It says the parrot once sat on Flaubert's desk.
(c) It says the parrot was a gift from Flaubert's lover.
(d) It says the parrot was given to Flaubert's mother when he died.

2. What particular criticism does Starkie have of Flaubert's characterization of Madame Bovary?
(a) She says that her temperament does not suit her actions.
(b) He says that her eyes saw all when it was obvious she was often unaware.
(c) She says that he gives her differing eye colors in different chapters.
(d) She says that there is no clear physical descriptiion in the book.

3. Geoffrey maintains that mistakes like the professor pointed out in his speech are external mistakes, but Geoffrey is more concerned with internal mistakes which he considers to be what?
(a) Untrue.
(b) Philosophically unsound.
(c) Sloppy.
(d) Something designed to keep the reader alert.

4. Who does Flaubert feel he will be tied to until one of them dies?
(a) Louise Colet.
(b) His sister.
(c) Elisa Schlesinger.
(d) His mother.

5. What did Geoffrey do to ascertain the color of Madame Bovary's eyes?
(a) He asked the guest lecturer.
(b) He researched Flaubert's notes.
(c) He reread the book.
(d) He read the original manuscript.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom did Flaubert have his most celebrated affair?

2. What is the parrot's name?

3. What color are Madame Bovary's eyes, according to Geoffrey who says that they may be changed in appearance by the light?

4. Flaubert's ideas in the third section of the chronology are expressed through which literary device?

5. What does Geoffrey see at the second Flaubert museum?

(see the answer key)

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