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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 did Flaubert confess to Louise?

2. When one of Flaubert's doctors called him "an hysterical old woman," what was his reaction?

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

4. In the "History (with Astrology)" section of the examination, what does Flaubert say we are dancing on?

5. To whom were all of Flaubert's letters to Louise Colet sent through?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Louise a complication in Flaubert's life?

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

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

4. Why does Geoffrey maintain that he killed his wife?

5. Why does Geoffrey think that people want to know the worst?

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

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

8. In what ways did Flaubert want Louise to be like him?

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

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

Flaubert's family influenced his life in many ways. Discuss Flaubert's relationship with his mother, his father, and his sister. Include details about the secret he kept from his mother, his father's contributions to his career, and his sister's death.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

In the book's chronology, one reads what are sometimes contrasting perspectives on the events in Flaubert's life. Discuss each of the three parts of the chronology and give at least three examples of conflicting information.

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