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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Proust repress in his life?
(a) Travels.
(b) Sexual desire.
(c) Companionship.
(d) Intimate desire.

2. What was Proust excellent at arranging for everyone else except for himself?
(a) Parties.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Love.
(d) Appreciation.

3. What year was Pensees written?
(a) 1624.
(b) 1625.
(c) 1623.
(d) 1626.

4. What city's newspaper does De Botton analyze at the beginning of "How Proust Can Change Your Life ; Not a Novel"?
(a) London.
(b) Rome.
(c) Paris.
(d) Milan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What Impressionist artist does De Botton mention?

2. According to Proust, what should exist when a lover is being obtained?

3. Which of the following did Proust NOT use to describe conversation?

4. What did Proust feel people should separate in their friendship?

5. What does De Botton suggest about human bodies?

(see the answer key)

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