1. According to Geoffrey, at one point in Flaubert's life did he no longer need fantasies?
(a) When he moved out of his mother's home.
(b) When he became wealthy.
(c) When "Madame Bovary" was published.
(d) When Louise married him.

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

3. What is Geoffrey's marital status?
(a) He is divorced.
(b) He is married.
(c) He is single.
(d) He is a widower.

4. According to Geoffrey, how did Flaubert sometimes travel in London?
(a) In rented carriages.
(b) By bus.
(c) Via the London Underground.
(d) On horseback

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Geoffrey maintains that mistakes like the professor pointed out in his speech are external mistakes, but Geoffrey is more concerned with internal mistakes which he considers to be what?

2. Who was the owner of the dog that Flaubert took for walks and kissed?

3. Why does Geoffrey say that we cannot know everything about the past?

4. How does the inscription explain the presence of the stuffed green parrot?

5. What color are Madame Bovary's eyes, according to Geoffrey who says that they may be changed in appearance by the light?

(see the answer key)

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