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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. What is it that Geoffrey says about a line of writing which is good?
(a) He says it is immediately recognized as being good.
(b) He says it comes straight from the heart.
(c) He says it has to have been labored over.
(d) He says it ceases to belong to any school.

2. Who always met Flaubert when he returned to Rouen from Mantes?
(a) His sister.
(b) Maxine du Camp.
(c) His mother.
(d) Elisa Schlesinger.

3. What is Geoffrey's attitude when making his final explanation about why he hates critics?
(a) He says he would abolish critics if he had the power to do so.
(b) He forgives those critics who have misjudged his work.
(c) He is filled with rage.
(d) He is determined to be understanding.

4. What did Geoffrey do to ascertain the color of Madame Bovary's eyes?
(a) He asked the guest lecturer.
(b) He read the original manuscript.
(c) He reread the book.
(d) He researched Flaubert's notes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The third list in the chronology consists of what?

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

3. After her parrot dies, what does Felicite do?

4. What does Geoffrey ask about disciples and their masters?

5. What does Geoffrey think might be a reason why Flaubert refers to himself as a white bear?

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