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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In quizzing the reader on the subject of economics, what question does Geoffrey want answered?
(a) Which of Flaubert's works produced a substantial windfall?
(b) What would be the effect if Bouilhet's and Flaubert's finances had been reversed?
(c) Which women in Flaubert's life fleeced him for money?
(d) How did Flaubert survive given the paltry sums he earned from writing?

2. What did Geoffrey want to know about his wife?
(a) He wanted to know the worst about her.
(b) He wanted to know what others thought of her.
(c) He wanted to know if she planned to take his money.
(d) He wanted to know how she knew his secrets.

3. According to Louise, what would Flaubert have made her into if he had his way?
(a) A hermit.
(b) His mistress.
(c) An atheist.
(d) A playwright.

4. What does Geoffrey wonder about the books that authors don't write?
(a) He wonders if they haunt the authors who thought of the ideas.
(b) He wonders if they get written by someone else.
(c) He wonders what the world is missing out on.
(d) He wonders if they matter.

5. What monumental decision did Geoffrey make about Ellen?
(a) He decided to cut her life support.
(b) He decided to divorce her.
(c) He decided he would force her to tell him the truth.
(d) He decided to take the children away from her.

6. Why does Louise say Flaubert feared her?
(a) Because she might blackmail him.
(b) Because she understood him.
(c) Because she had hidden his love notes.
(d) Because she could ruin his reputation.

7. Which of the following was Flaubert not accused of?
(a) That he acted terribly toward women.
(b) That he taught no positive values.
(c) That he copied others' works.
(d) That he shot wildlife in the desert.

8. In the "History (with Astrology)" section of the examination, what does Flaubert say we are dancing on?
(a) The floor of a tavern.
(b) The edge of a volcano.
(c) The seat of a latrine.
(d) The grass in a meadow.

9. What did Geoffrey say was the only thing Ellen never talked about?
(a) Her secret life.
(b) Her family.
(c) Her illness.
(d) Her ambitions.

10. What defense does Geoffrey suggest against those who said Flaubert didn't involve himself in life?
(a) He says that Flaubert had many affairs.
(b) He says that Flaubert became very involved in politics.
(c) He says that Flaubert cared for his children well.
(d) He says that Flaubert lived the life that would best help him write his books.

11. Which of the following did Flaubert not do to Louise?
(a) Speak ill of her to her friends.
(b) Lie to her.
(c) Make enemies of her parents.
(d) Ridicule her work.

12. What does Louise Colet say she will take as a compliment?
(a) That she is a dangerous woman.
(b) That she is careful about money.
(c) That she has no guile about her.
(d) That she swears like a man.

13. 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 the same amount of time.
(b) Geoffrey wonders about the difference, but doesn't know the answer.
(c) The trip takes about half the time.
(d) The trip takes much longer because of all the stops.

14. According to Geoffrey, which of the following is not a reason that makes people want to know the worst?
(a) Because people think they can find ways to repair their lives.
(b) Because people tire of preferring to know the best.
(c) Because curiosity always hurdles self-interest.
(d) Because it is love's favorite perversion.

15. In the psychology section of the examination, what two women are compared?
(a) Madame Bovary and Eleanor Marx.
(b) Elisa Schlessinger and Louise Colet.
(c) Juliet Herbert and Eleanor Marx.
(d) Madame Bovary and Louise Colet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Geoffrey feels that he understands Ellen less than he understands whom?

2. What was the subject of the metaphysical novel Flaubert made plans to write?

3. What did Flaubert think about train travel?

4. What French work did Flaubert translate into English?

5. According to Du Camp, how should the name Bovary be pronounced?

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