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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why was Louise a risk in Flaubert's life?
(a) Because she was married.
(b) Because Flaubert spent so much money on her.
(c) Because of the possibility of disease.
(d) Because she meant the risk of partnership.

3. About whom was the following epitaph written: She who lies here compromised Victor Cousin, ridiculed Alfred de Musset, reviled Gustave Flaubert . . . ?
(a) Juliet Herbert.
(b) Felicite.
(c) Louise Colet.
(d) Elisa Schlessinger.

4. According to Louise, what would Flaubert have made her into if he had his way?
(a) An atheist.
(b) A hermit.
(c) His mistress.
(d) A playwright.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Geoffrey, at one point in Flaubert's life did he no longer need fantasies?

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

3. According to Geoffrey, what is the sweetest moment of writing?

4. Where did Flaubert always meet Louise Colet?

5. What does Louise Colet say she will take as a compliment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are two of the issues about which Geoffrey says people would find fault with Flaubert?

2. What was Geoffrey's attitude toward his wife's promiscuity?

3. Who are three authors who are given entries in Braithwaite's dictionary?

4. How is Flaubert's dream described in the examination section on Psychoanalysis?

5. What are three entries in Braithwaite's dictionary do you think were included only for the sake of filling that letter's spot?

6. Why does Geoffrey say that Flaubert's fantasies were no longer needed when he was thirty-five?

7. Name one subject area included in the examination paper that you would consider unrelated to Flaubert's life and works. Explain your answer.

8. On what points, if any, does Geoffrey personally criticize Flaubert?

9. Who are two of Flaubert's relatives who are given an entry in Braithwaite's dictionary?

10. Why does Louise Colet say she didn't need Flaubert in her life?

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