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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. After Flaubert published "Madame Bovary," what did Gertrude Collier Tenant publish?
(a) A romance novel.
(b) An edition of of her grandfather's journal.
(c) A critique of "Madam Bovary."
(d) The letters written to her by Flaubert.

2. The third list in the chronology consists of what?
(a) Flaubert's correspondence.
(b) Flaubert's death.
(c) Flaubert's thoughts through the years.
(d) Flaubert's love affairs.

3. In the newspaper article Flaubert saved, what was the parrot trained to say?
(a) The days of the week.
(b) The name of its owner's lost love.
(c) Quotes from Shakespeare.
(d) Curses.

4. With what writer does the biographer Enid Starkie compare Flaubert?
(a) Moliere.
(b) Rousseau.
(c) Hugo.
(d) Balzac.

5. What did the greyhound and Flaubert have in common?
(a) They both loved wine.
(b) They were both demanding.
(c) They were both ill at the same time.
(d) They were both orphans.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Flaubert feel about the organization of his ideas?

2. What does Geoffrey hope will result from his discussion with Ed?

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

4. What do Du Camp and Flaubert do the night before climbing the Great Pyramid?

5. What did Flaubert's niece ask for after Flaubert's death?

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