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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. To what philosopher does Geoffrey compare Flaubert?

2. In his letters, what did Flaubert often write to Louise about?

3. Which of the following authors lived in Normandy?

4. Geoffrey says that you cannot change humanity, you can only what?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What was odd about the stage direction given in the Theatrical History section?

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

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

7. Why does Geoffrey think about books that authors didn't write?

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

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

10. In what way was Flaubert unkind to Louise?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Geoffrey tells the reader that he understands Flaubert better than he understands his wife. Explain what you think Geoffrey means by this statement using specific examples. Comment on why or why not you think people might be able to understand historical or literary figures more fully than individuals in their own lives.

Essay Topic 2

At one point, Geoffrey examines Flaubert's life from the viewpoint of the road not taken.

1) Describe some of the plans Flaubert had for his life and for books that didn't get written.

2) Explain how the idea of life plans not taken also intrigue Geoffrey for personal reasons.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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