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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, The Case Against.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The dates in the second list of the chronology include those associated with what?
(a) The deaths and failures in Flaubert's life.
(b) Flaubert's works.
(c) Flaubert's childhood.
(d) The influence of politics on Flaubert's life.

2. Why did Geoffrey think people want to think the best about authors?
(a) People want to affirm their choice of reading material.
(b) People have a tendency to defend authors.
(c) People hope to learn truths from authors.
(d) People believe authors are somewhat like prophets.

3. What was Geoffrey's reaction to Ed's disposal of the letters?
(a) He was angry with Ed.
(b) He felt Ed had done the morally correct decision.
(c) He was thrilled.
(d) He was ambivalent.

4. According to Geoffrey, what is the sweetest moment of writing?
(a) Writing the final word.
(b) Seeing the book in print.
(c) Getting an idea for a book that never has to be written.
(d) Reading a good review on a book.

5. How does Flaubert feel about the organization of his ideas?
(a) He puts everything into neat little categories.
(b) He wants others to organize his ideas for him.
(c) He is haphazard about organization about half the time.
(d) He purposely lets ideas fall where they will.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Geoffrey, what did Flaubert think about democracy?

2. Geoffrey said that Flaubert learned that life is not a choice between murdering your way to throne or what?

3. From what diseases did Flaubert suffer?

4. What is the parrot's name?

5. What does Geoffrey wonder about the books that authors don't write?

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