The Charterhouse of Parma by Stendhal

1. Who is the author of 'The Charterhouse of Parma'?

A) Flaubert
B) Stendhal
C) Balzac
D) Zola

2. In what year was 'The Charterhouse of Parma' published?

A) 1851
B) 1825
C) 1839
D) 1845

3. Which Italian city serves as a primary setting in the novel?

A) Parma
B) Rome
C) Florence
D) Venice

4. What type of institution is the Charterhouse mentioned in the title?

A) University
B) Prison
C) Monastery
D) Palace

5. What is the fate of Fabrice at the end of the novel?

A) He dies in battle.
B) He finds peace in the monastery.
C) He is executed.
D) He becomes a politician.

6. The narrative of 'The Charterhouse of Parma' largely follows which structure?

A) Fragmented
B) Chronological
C) Circular
D) Non-linear

7. Which historical figure is mentioned in 'The Charterhouse of Parma'?

A) Jules César
B) Charlemagne
C) Napoleon Bonaparte
D) Louis XIV

8. Which social class does Fabrice's family belong to?

A) The bourgeoisie
B) The aristocracy
C) The peasantry
D) The working class

9. How does Stendhal depict love in the novel?

A) As complex and often unfulfilled.
B) As purely romantic.
C) As a source of happiness.
D) As a simple desire.

10. What theme is prominent in 'The Charterhouse of Parma'?

A) The critique of capitalism
B) The importance of family loyalty
C) The exploration of existentialism
D) The conflict between personal desire and societal duty

11. What does the novel suggest about ambition?

A) It is a sign of intelligence.
B) It can lead to personal downfall.
C) It is always rewarded.
D) It has no consequences.

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