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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 had Ed lied about to the woman named Kent who gave him the letters?
(a) The worth of the letters.
(b) His occupation.
(c) The authenticity of the letters.
(d) His identity.

2. How does the inscription explain the presence of the stuffed green parrot?
(a) It says the parrot was given to Flaubert's mother when he died.
(b) It says the parrot was Flaubert's childhood pet.
(c) It says the parrot was a gift from Flaubert's lover.
(d) It says the parrot once sat on Flaubert's desk.

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

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

5. About a year after their first meeting, Geoffrey agrees to meet with Ed for what reason?
(a) To exchange books.
(b) To plan a trip to the Flaubert museums.
(c) To discuss "Madame Bovary."
(d) To talk about some information Ed has obtained.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the subject of the metaphysical novel Flaubert made plans to write?

2. What does Geoffrey learn about Ed when he meets him at the restaurant?

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

4. Which condition best describes Flaubert at his death?

5. Where does Geoffrey first meet Ed Winterton?

(see the answer key)

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