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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Braithwaite's Dictionary of Accepted Ideas.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did Flaubert think should accompany scientific advances?
(a) Literary advances.
(b) Economic advances.
(c) Moral advances.
(d) Increased study opportunities.

4. What happened to the letters?
(a) Ed buried them.
(b) Ed burned them.
(c) Ed ripped them up and dropped them into the sea.
(d) Ed sealed them up and left them in an undisclosed location.

5. The chronology is divided into three sections, the first of which deals with which of the following?
(a) Details of Flaubert's life and successes.
(b) Critical response to Flaubert's work.
(c) Flaubert's childhood.
(d) Flaubert's works.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Geoffrey, what is the sweetest moment of writing?

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

3. For what reason does Geoffrey read Flaubert?

4. What does Geoffrey see at the second Flaubert museum?

5. Why did Flaubert give up his interest in the story of Mycerinus and his sarcophagus?

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