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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the examination of merits of art include in its survey?
(a) Nothing.
(b) The artist's bipography.
(c) The inspiration.
(d) The title of the art.

2. Who did Proust tell that he wanted his book to do for people what his father did for people?
(a) His doctor.
(b) His maid.
(c) His sister.
(d) His best friend.

3. What list does Proust develop at the end of Chapter 2?
(a) A list of benefits for reading.
(b) A list of benefits of MLP.
(c) A list of benefits of MLB.
(d) A list of benefits for writing.

4. In what year did Proust's father die?
(a) 1904.
(b) 1903.
(c) 1906.
(d) 1908.

5. What does De Botton claim humans are most dedicated to at the beginning of "How Proust Can Change Your Life ; Not a Novel"?
(a) Unhappiness.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Love.
(d) Intellect.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Proust's father's occupation?

2. What did Proust die from?

3. What did Proust's grandfather do?

4. What would Proust write to his mother and tell her about?

5. How old was Proust when his attacks began?

(see the answer key)

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