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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Braithwaite's Dictionary of Accepted Ideas.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is defined as Flaubert's social alter ego?
(a) Louis Bouilhet.
(b) Emile Zola.
(c) Jean-Paul Sartre.
(d) Maxime du Camp.

2. When one of Flaubert's doctors called him "an hysterical old woman," what was his reaction?
(a) He sued the doctor.
(b) He never went to see a doctor again.
(c) He used the comment as a premise for a short story.
(d) He judged the observation profound.

3. What is the difference in time for the trip to Rouen by train for Geoffrey than it was in Flaubert's time?
(a) The trip takes about half the time.
(b) Geoffrey wonders about the difference, but doesn't know the answer.
(c) The trip takes about the same amount of time.
(d) The trip takes much longer because of all the stops.

4. What was the name of the greyhound that was Flaubert's final companion?
(a) Elisa.
(b) Madame Bovary.
(c) Loulou.
(d) Julio.

5. To whom were all of Flaubert's letters to Louise Colet sent through?
(a) Louise Colet's brother.
(b) Flaubert's sister.
(c) Felicite.
(d) Maxime du Camp.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following animals does Flaubert not include in his letter to Bouilet?

2. In the newspaper article Flaubert saved, what was the parrot trained to say?

3. Aside from the fact that the house at Croisset was big enough for him to have a study, why else was it good for Flaubert?

4. Who always met Flaubert when he returned to Rouen from Mantes?

5. Who was known as Flaubert's second mother?

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