1. What object is the subject of the theater direction quoted in the theatrical history section of the examination?
(a) A pen.
(b) A rocking chair.
(c) A copy of Madame Bovary.
(d) A stockpot.

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

3. What does Geoffrey say we need to respect about Flaubert even if we think him naive or unsuccessful?
(a) His philanthropy.
(b) His legacy.
(c) His seriousness.
(d) His body of work.

4. When one of Flaubert's doctors called him "an hysterical old woman," what was his reaction?
(a) He judged the observation profound.
(b) He used the comment as a premise for a short story.
(c) He never went to see a doctor again.
(d) He sued the doctor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Geoffrey meets with Monsieur Andrieu, what does he learn about the number of parrots the Museum of Natural History had on hand in 1905 when the museum at Croisset opened?

2. Why did Flaubert want Louise to write like he wrote?

3. What did Flaubert think should accompany scientific advances?

4. Who did Cervantes refer to as the source of his famous hero?

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

(see the answer key)

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