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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Proust succeed in winning friends?
(a) By his wealth.
(b) By being a listener.
(c) By keeping the conversation on the other person.
(d) By keeping the conversation on himself.

2. 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.

3. Which of the following did Proust NOT use to describe conversation?
(a) It was thoughtful.
(b) It was quick and constant.
(c) It does not allow for revision.
(d) It does not allow time for introspection.

4. What was Proust's life filled with?
(a) Missteps in intellect.
(b) Missteps in physicality and psychology.
(c) Missteps in physicality.
(d) Missteps in his upbringing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Proust himself have a wide variety of?

2. What does De Botton reason at the beginning of "How Proust Can Change Your Life ; Not a Novel"?

3. Who was an editor who also wrote a piece about a composer George Bizet?

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

5. What did Proust feel people should take the time to create?

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