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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, The Case Against.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Du Camp, on whom was Madame Bovary modeled?
(a) Flaubert's first mistress.
(b) Flaubert's cousin.
(c) The village seamstress of Rouen.
(d) The second wife of a medical officer.

3. Why did Geoffrey think people want to think the best about authors?
(a) People have a tendency to defend authors.
(b) People hope to learn truths from authors.
(c) People want to affirm their choice of reading material.
(d) People believe authors are somewhat like prophets.

4. According to Geoffrey, what is included in Flaubert's dictionary along with a catalog of cliches and odd definitions?
(a) Fake advice.
(b) Forms for writing letters.
(c) Farming tips.
(d) Songs.

5. What are Geoffrey's thoughts about when he likes to cross the channel?
(a) When it is foggy.
(b) In the winter.
(c) During the off-season.
(d) In the summer.

Short Answer Questions

1. After her parrot dies, what does Felicite do?

2. What did Flaubert think about train travel?

3. In the story, "Un coeur simple," what is Felicite's occupation?

4. In what way is Felicite completely different from Flaubert?

5. What is Geoffrey's marital status?

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