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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Cross Channel.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is Humbert?
(a) The name of a Nabokov character who seduced young girls.
(b) The Russian guide who took Flaubert to the top of the Great Pyramid.
(c) The lawyer hired by Flaubert in Rouen.
(d) The translator who travels with Flaubert and Du Camp.

5. What is Geoffrey's marital status?
(a) He is married.
(b) He is a widower.
(c) He is divorced.
(d) He is single.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Geoffrey think that critics want to control literature?

2. After Flaubert published "Madame Bovary," what did Gertrude Collier Tenant publish?

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

4. What does Geoffrey think might be a reason why Flaubert refers to himself as a white bear?

5. Geoffrey compares biographies to what objects?

(see the answer key)

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