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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

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 hope to learn truths from authors.
(d) People want to affirm their choice of reading material.

2. What is Geoffrey's response to the accusation that Flaubert was a pessimist?
(a) He says that he didn't know one had to defend authors for being pessimists.
(b) He explains why Flaubert was actually an optimist.
(c) He gives a list of Flaubert's optimistic quotes.
(d) He says that people don't understand the satire in Flaubert's novels.

3. Geoffrey thinks that preparing for death is part of what?
(a) Love.
(b) Mental illness.
(c) One's personal philosophy.
(d) Life.

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

5. To whom were all of Flaubert's letters to Louise Colet sent through?
(a) Felicite.
(b) Maxime du Camp.
(c) Flaubert's sister.
(d) Louise Colet's brother.

6. What animal does Flaubert dream about in the dream Geoffrey includes in the psychoanalysis section of the examination?
(a) Lion.
(b) Bear.
(c) Rat.
(d) Monkey.

7. While traveling on the train to Rouen, what does Geoffrey notice about the signs?
(a) The signs are printed in multiple languages.
(b) Some of the signs have been posted upside-down.
(c) The information on the signs is out of date.
(d) Words on the signs have been blacked out.

8. What does Louise Colet say she will take as a compliment?
(a) That she is a dangerous woman.
(b) That she swears like a man.
(c) That she is careful about money.
(d) That she has no guile about her.

9. What did Geoffrey want to know about his wife?
(a) He wanted to know the worst about her.
(b) He wanted to know how she knew his secrets.
(c) He wanted to know what others thought of her.
(d) He wanted to know if she planned to take his money.

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

11. According to Geoffrey, what did Flaubert think about democracy?
(a) He thought democracy would eventually come to every country.
(b) He thought democracy would ruin France.
(c) He thought democracy was merely a stage in the history of government.
(d) He thought democracy was noble.

12. What did Geoffrey say was the only thing Ellen never talked about?
(a) Her secret life.
(b) Her illness.
(c) Her ambitions.
(d) Her family.

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

14. 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?
(a) It was near the railroad station.
(b) It was easily heated and stayed cool in the summer.
(c) It was small enough to discourage visitors.
(d) It was set far off from the road.

15. Which of the following, in Flaubert's "Over Strand and Field," does he say he doesn't laugh at?
(a) Attorneys.
(b) Professors of literature.
(c) Painters.
(d) Gendarmes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Geoffrey, how did Flaubert sometimes travel in London?

3. Who was known as Flaubert's second mother?

4. How was Achille related to Flaubert?

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

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