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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following did Proust NOT say about friendship?
(a) It was a farce.
(b) It was needed.
(c) It was a lie.
(d) It was a foolish sacrifice.

3. What does "La Flagorneur" mean in English?
(a) "The moment".
(b) "The yesterday".
(c) "The today".
(d) "The author".

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

5. When was Proust's father's best selling book published?
(a) 1900.
(b) 1889.
(c) 1888.
(d) 1901.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Proust compare the moon to in one of his famous metaphors?

3. What was Proust allergic to?

4. How many books did Proust's father publish?

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

(see the answer key)

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