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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does De Botton say to suggest it makes sense for De Botton to become an author?
(a) He was an English teacher.
(b) He loved to read.
(c) His family was full of writers.
(d) He loved books.

2. What was the title of Proust's novel that gave him international acclaim?
(a) "Searching for Time".
(b) "In Lost Time".
(c) "In Search of Lost Time".
(d) "In Search".

3. According to the beginning of "How Proust Can Change Your Life ; Not a Novel" what did Proust hate?
(a) Art.
(b) Writing.
(c) Museum crowds.
(d) People.

4. What did Proust believe about people when they were with their friends?
(a) They were pretending.
(b) They were honest.
(c) They felt support.
(d) They were not themselves.

5. What did Proust strive to find within his writing?
(a) The most perfect means of expression.
(b) The most perfect means of communication.
(c) The most perfect storytelling.
(d) The most perfect writing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Proust give as an example of people becoming unsatisfied at something they grew used to?

2. Who does De Botton wonder can be separated from his or her work in Chapter 4?

3. What was the name of the comedy troupe that aimed to find the most succinct summary of Proust's work?

4. Who is Aunt Leonie?

5. What does Aunt Leonie daydream about?

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