View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Finders Keepers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The third list in the chronology consists of what?
(a) Flaubert's love affairs.
(b) Flaubert's thoughts through the years.
(c) Flaubert's correspondence.
(d) Flaubert's death.

2. Flaubert was born in what year?
(a) 1850.
(b) 1825.
(c) 1800.
(d) 1875.

3. Where does Geoffrey first meet Ed Winterton?
(a) At a bar.
(b) At a book fair.
(c) At a friend's home.
(d) At the university.

4. What is the parrot's name?
(a) Mimi.
(b) Polly.
(c) Gustave.
(d) Loulou.

5. What does Geoffrey hope will result from his discussion with Ed?
(a) Light will be shed on Flaubert's behavior in London.
(b) Light will be shed on how the Flaubert museums can be updated.
(c) Light will be shed on Flaubert's state of mind when he wrote Madame Bovary.
(d) Light will be shed on Flaubert's relationship with his niece.

Short Answer Questions

1. Geoffrey compares biographies to what objects?

2. Who does Flaubert feel he will be tied to until one of them dies?

3. Which condition best describes Flaubert at his death?

4. What does Geoffrey ask Ed about the content of the letters?

5. In the story, "Un coeur simple," what is Felicite's occupation?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 236 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample