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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the comedy troupe that aimed to find the most succinct summary of Proust's work?
(a) Montey P.
(b) Money Pyton.
(c) Monty Python.
(d) Ponty Mython.

2. How many books did Proust's father publish?
(a) 43.
(b) 32.
(c) 34.
(d) 35.

3. What does De Botton reason at the beginning of "How Proust Can Change Your Life ; Not a Novel"?
(a) Lust isthe driving force between all people.
(b) Love is the driving force between all people.
(c) There are plenty of things humans should be happy about.
(d) There are plenty of things humans should be unhappy about.

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

5. What year did Proust write his novel that gave him international acclaim?
(a) 1915.
(b) 1913.
(c) 1919.
(d) 1914.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Proust's life filled with?

3. Who is Marcel Proust?

4. What did Proust's mother's actions cause Proust to do?

5. What would Proust probe the train timetable for?

(see the answer key)

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