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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. What does Geoffrey notice that the trains pass as they leave the station in Croisset?
(a) Flaubert's pavilion.
(b) The cemetary where Flaubert's parents are buried.
(c) The museum where the stuffed parrot is kept.
(d) The house where Flaubert's mistress lived.

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. In what setting does Geoffrey think the most famous nineteenth century fictional depiction of a seduction occurs?
(a) In a cab of a carriage.
(b) Out in the countryside.
(c) Onboard a ship.
(d) In a bordello.

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

5. Why did Flaubert give up his interest in the story of Mycerinus and his sarcophagus?
(a) The mummy was stolen from the museum.
(b) Flaubert found the story too troubling.
(c) The mummified body he was interested may not have been Mycerinus.
(d) Flaubert had too many other projects going at the time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What defense does Geoffrey suggest against those who said Flaubert didn't involve himself in life?

2. Geoffrey compares biographies to what objects?

3. To what does Geoffrey compare a work of art?

4. According to Geoffrey, what did Flaubert think about democracy?

5. Aside from the fact that the house at Croisset was big enough for him to have a study, why else was it good for Flaubert?

(see the answer key)

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