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

2. What particular criticism does Starkie have of Flaubert's characterization of Madame Bovary?
(a) She says that there is no clear physical descriptiion in the book.
(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 her temperament does not suit her actions.

3. For what reason does Geoffrey say that he does not like coincidences?
(a) Because he agrees with Flaubert's opinion on the subject.
(b) Because coincidences make him feel uncomfortable.
(c) Because he prefers to feel that life is chaotic.
(d) Because he feels that coincidences rob people of their sense of control.

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

5. Who actually carried out the trick that resulted in Flaubert's find at the top of the Great Pyramid?
(a) Nabakov.
(b) The translator.
(c) Flaubert.
(d) Du Camp.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the man who owned the parrot in the newspaper article?

2. What is Geoffrey's attitude when making his final explanation about why he hates critics?

3. What is the parrot's name?

4. The dates in the second list of the chronology include those associated with what?

5. What was the unusual characteristic of the sheep whose owner Flaubert took to dinner?

(see the answer key)

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