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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. Why did Louise say that she did not need Flaubert in her life?
(a) Because she was married.
(b) Because he was too old for her.
(c) Because she didn't like men.
(d) Because she was famous.

2. At Croisset, what was on the site of what was Flaubert's home?
(a) A cotton mill.
(b) A refinery.
(c) A paper factory.
(d) A shoe factory.

3. What objects does Geoffrey Braithwaite, the narrator of "Flaubert's Parrot," describe in the beginning of the book?
(a) Paintings.
(b) Statues.
(c) Columns.
(d) Flags.

4. To whom were all of Flaubert's letters to Louise Colet sent through?
(a) Louise Colet's brother.
(b) Felicite.
(c) Maxime du Camp.
(d) Flaubert's sister.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Geoffrey's marital status?

2. Who is defined as Flaubert's social alter ego?

3. What does Geoffrey ask Ed about the content of the letters?

4. Why was Louise a risk in Flaubert's life?

5. What does Geoffrey do on his last day in Rouen?

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