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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, And the Parrot....

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why did Flaubert say that he wrote "Madame Bovary"?
(a) Because he knew it would make his fortune.
(b) Because it was the true story of his mother's life.
(c) Because he hated realism.
(d) Because the idea came to him in a dream.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Aside from the fact that the house at Croisset was big enough for him to have a study, why else was it good for Flaubert?

2. About whom was the following epitaph written: She who lies here compromised Victor Cousin, ridiculed Alfred de Musset, reviled Gustave Flaubert . . . ?

3. What was the name of the greyhound that was Flaubert's final companion?

4. What did Geoffrey say was the only thing Ellen never talked about?

5. For what reason does Geoffrey say that he does not like coincidences?

(see the answer key)

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