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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. In his letters, what did Flaubert often write to Louise about?
(a) Her beauty.
(b) His mother.
(c) Her upcoming visits.
(d) His new works.

2. What was the name of the greyhound that was Flaubert's final companion?
(a) Elisa.
(b) Loulou.
(c) Julio.
(d) Madame Bovary.

3. In what way is Felicite completely different from Flaubert?
(a) She is inarticulate.
(b) She writes in a diary.
(c) She takes lovers.
(d) She is lonely.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Geoffrey first meet Ed Winterton?

2. What happened to the letters?

3. How did Flaubert first come to know Juliet Herbert?

4. What is Geoffrey's marital status?

5. What does Louise think people will think about her and Flaubert after they are dead?

(see the answer key)

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