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

2. Who was the artist of Old Man and the Boy?
(a) Ghirlandiouso.
(b) Domenico Ghirlandio.
(c) Garland Domenion.
(d) Domnico Ghirland.

3. What was the newspaper's popular column at the beginning of "How Proust Can Change Your Life ; Not a Novel"?
(a) A column that interviewed politicians.
(b) A column that polled celebrities.
(c) A column for obituaries.
(d) A column for gardening.

4. What question does De Botton ask after he discusses Proust's father's work?
(a) "What are the benefits of reading"?
(b) "To Read or Not to Read"?
(c) "How Should We Read"?
(d) "If We Should Read"?

5. What would Proust write to his mother and tell her about?
(a) His most recent friendship.
(b) The quality of his stool.
(c) His last writing.
(d) His latest girlfriend.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Proust act with his friends?

2. What Impressionist artist does De Botton mention?

3. What did some of Proust's friends term Proust's over affection and fawning nature?

4. What type of physical attacks did Proust have growing up?

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

(see the answer key)

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