View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Proust believe a life examined is?
(a) A waste of time.
(b) A life worthless.
(c) A life well lived.
(d) Essential to everyone.

2. Who is Marquis de Lau?
(a) A well known figure in Spain.
(b) A well known figure in Paris.
(c) A friend of Proust's.
(d) A well known figure in Rome.

3. Who is Kate?
(a) De Botton's sister.
(b) De Botton's girlfriend.
(c) Proust's mother.
(d) Proust's girlfriend.

4. What game did one person claim they would play in response to the newspaper's question?
(a) Basketball.
(b) Soccer.
(c) Golf.
(d) Croquet.

5. What is Proust legendary for?
(a) His long description of architecture.
(b) His elaborate home.
(c) His companionship.
(d) His elaborate and long descriptions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does De Botton suggest about human bodies?

2. What was Proust considered to be in the 1920s?

3. What question does De Botton ask after he discusses Proust's father's work?

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

5. What does De Botton claim humans are most dedicated to at the beginning of "How Proust Can Change Your Life ; Not a Novel"?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 232 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample