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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What defense does Geoffrey suggest against those who said Flaubert didn't involve himself in life?

2. Geoffrey thinks that preparing for death is part of what?

3. What French work did Flaubert translate into English?

4. Where did Louise and Flaubert meet?

5. According to Du Camp, how should the name Bovary be pronounced?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Flaubert hate railroads?

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

3. Why was Flaubert secretive about his meetings with Louise Colet?

4. What two women are compared and found to be remarkably similar?

5. From Braithwaite's dictionary, give an example of conflicting accounts for one particular entry.

6. What did Geoffrey say about Ellen's lies?

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

8. Describe Flaubert's feelings about his home in Croisset

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Women played a major role in Flaubert's life. Explain the impact of each of the following woman on Flaubert's life and/or work: Madame Flaubert, Juliet Herbert, Louise Colet, and Elisa Schlesinger.

Essay Topic 2

Geoffrey narrates this book from the first-person perspective. Discuss what advantages and disadvantages you see in the author using this voice. Also comment on the author's choice to let Louise Colet narrate one chapter in her own voice.

Essay Topic 3

Geoffrey says that individuals always want to know the worst about the people in their lives; however, he also says that individuals always want to know the best about the authors they read.

1) Explain why Geoffrey believes this statement.

2) Give examples using his feelings towards Flaubert and his wife.

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