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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Proust's comparison of the moon show in comparison to the the author of "The Lover and the Doctor"?
(a) Proust's is more lengthy and descriptive.
(b) Proust's is a more genuine expression.
(c) Proust's is less vivid.
(d) They are the same.

2. How did Proust act with his friends?
(a) He had no friends.
(b) Passively and with inferiority.
(c) Generously and like a "people pleaser".
(d) Calmly.

3. How did Proust respond to the Impressionist art movement?
(a) Indifferently.
(b) Favorably.
(c) Unfavorably.
(d) He was supportive.

4. What Impressionist artist does De Botton mention?
(a) Claude de Monet.
(b) Degas.
(c) Pablo Picasso.
(d) Henry Matisse.

5. How did Proust feel everyone should view the world?
(a) As if it were new.
(b) As if it were their's.
(c) As if it were magical.
(d) As if it were real.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the frequent problem with love according to Proust?

2. How did Proust succeed in winning friends?

3. What do Proust's friends say about Proust in the quotes De Botton gives?

4. Who was the artist Proust wanted the young man to be introduced to?

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

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