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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. To what philosopher does Geoffrey compare Flaubert?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Voltaire.
(c) Rousseau.
(d) Kant.

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

3. According to Geoffrey, what is the sweetest moment of writing?
(a) Getting an idea for a book that never has to be written.
(b) Reading a good review on a book.
(c) Seeing the book in print.
(d) Writing the final word.

4. What monumental decision did Geoffrey make about Ellen?
(a) He decided to take the children away from her.
(b) He decided to divorce her.
(c) He decided he would force her to tell him the truth.
(d) He decided to cut her life support.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Ellen want to know about Geoffrey?

2. What is Geoffrey's marital status?

3. According to Louise, what kind of lover was Flaubert?

4. What does Flaubert find when he gets to the top of the Great Pyramid?

5. The dates in the second list of the chronology include those associated with what?

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