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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Frederic begin to work after learning of his meager inheritance?
(a) L'Art Industriel in Paris.
(b) Deslauriers' father's practice in Chartres.
(c) His own practice in Troyes.
(d) Maître Prouharam's office in Nogent.

2. How old is Frederic at the beginning of the novel?
(a) 40 years old.
(b) 20 years old.
(c) 18 years old.
(d) 16 years old.

3. What topics does Frederic discuss with the man he meets on the ship?
(a) Tobacco and women.
(b) Family and hobbies.
(c) Politics and religion.
(d) Theatre and literature.

4. What did Madame Arnoux spend her estate and her son's inheritance on?
(a) Investing in an art magazine.
(b) Buying a fancy carriage.
(c) A new wardrobe.
(d) Paying off her debts.

5. Where does Frederic accompany Marie Arnoux in Chapter 5?
(a) To L'Art Industriel.
(b) Shopping.
(c) To visit her mother.
(d) To the theatre.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which landmark is the crowd gathered around to protest government reforms in Chapter 4?

2. Why does Sénécal lose his job for the third time?

3. What become his principle interests after Deslauriers loses interest in metaphysics?

4. What is the title of the novel that Frederic begins to write?

5. What does Frederic do with the extra allowance his mother sends him for tutoring?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Deslauriers' reaction to Frederic's love for Madame Arnoux? What is Deslauriers' opinion of Marie Arnoux when he sees her in the Law Courts?

2. What work does Charles Deslauriers do for his father? What unusual physical feature is a result of this work?

3. What kind of trouble does Frederic discover Arnoux is experiencing? With whom does he discuss this? What does he learn?

4. What is Jacques Arnoux's business reputation? Why does Pellerin become so angry with him?

5. Where is the protagonist when the novel begins? What does he look like and what does he have with him?

6. Whom does Frederic go to call upon when he first returns to Paris? Why does he have difficulty finding this person? Who helps Frederic locate this person?

7. What conflict does Frederic have when he finally receives his long-awaited invitation from the Dambreuses? How is it resolved?

8. What are some of Frederic's artistic ambitions? What art has he already produced at this point?

9. What is Pellerin's attitude toward Realism? What does he believe the real goal of art to be? In his opinion, what is necessary for great art?

10. Which of Frederic's friends are invited to his housewarming party? What is their opinion of his new lifestyle?

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