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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. Where does Geoffrey first meet Ed Winterton?
(a) At the university.
(b) At a bar.
(c) At a friend's home.
(d) At a book fair.

2. What does Geoffrey do on his last day in Rouen?
(a) He eats at a snack bar called Le Flaubert.
(b) He photographs the statues.
(c) He outlines his new book.
(d) He drives to Croisset.

3. Who always met Flaubert when he returned to Rouen from Mantes?
(a) Maxine du Camp.
(b) His mother.
(c) His sister.
(d) Elisa Schlesinger.

4. In the story, "Un coeur simple," what is Felicite's occupation?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Seamstress.
(c) Servant woman.
(d) Prostitute.

5. Why does Geoffrey think that critics want to control literature?
(a) So they can have power over others.
(b) So they can keep the public from reading inappropriate material.
(c) So they can regulate the past.
(d) So they can impress their readers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the parrot's name?

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

3. What did Ellen want to know about Geoffrey?

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

5. What did Ed originally intend to do with the letters?

(see the answer key)

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