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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Proust believe art's judgment should not be affected by?
(a) The inspiration.
(b) The artist.
(c) The quality.
(d) The title.

2. Who does De Botton wonder can be separated from his or her work in Chapter 4?
(a) Writers.
(b) Artists.
(c) Singers.
(d) Musicians.

3. What did Proust feel people should take the time to create?
(a) Unique expressions.
(b) Unique thought.
(c) A good meal.
(d) A nice essay.

4. Who is Marcel Proust?
(a) A singer.
(b) The subject of De Botton's book.
(c) A historian.
(d) An politician.

5. What was Proust's father's occupation?
(a) He was a lawyer.
(b) He was a writer.
(c) He was a doctor.
(d) He was a teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does De Botton believe Proust felt about his father?

2. What did Proust explain after the article was written about the young boy who murdered his mom.

3. How old was Proust when his attacks began?

4. What were Proust's main passions?

5. What does the examination of merits of art include in its survey?

(see the answer key)

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