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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many years was Proust a librarian for Mazarine library?
(a) 8 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 6 years.
(d) 10 years.

2. What did Proust believe art's judgment should not be affected by?
(a) The inspiration.
(b) The title.
(c) The quality.
(d) The artist.

3. How many years had it been since Proust visited the Louvre when he responded to the newspaper's poll?
(a) 10 years.
(b) He had never been.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 15 years.

4. What does De Botton suggest about human social life?
(a) It is necessary.
(b) It is insincere.
(c) It is sincere.
(d) It is unnecessary.

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) Happiness.
(b) Intellect.
(c) Love.
(d) Unhappiness.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Proust rarely exposed to?

3. What is Pensees?

4. What does the examination of merits of art include in its survey?

5. What is Proust legendary for?

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