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The Charterhouse of Parma by Stendhal - Quiz
  • 1. Who is the author of 'The Charterhouse of Parma'?
A) Stendhal
B) Flaubert
C) Zola
D) Balzac
  • 2. In what year was 'The Charterhouse of Parma' published?
A) 1851
B) 1845
C) 1825
D) 1839
  • 3. Which Italian city serves as a primary setting in the novel?
A) Venice
B) Florence
C) Parma
D) Rome
  • 4. What type of institution is the Charterhouse mentioned in the title?
A) Palace
B) Monastery
C) Prison
D) University
  • 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) Chronological
B) Non-linear
C) Fragmented
D) Circular
  • 7. Which historical figure is mentioned in 'The Charterhouse of Parma'?
A) Louis XIV
B) Charlemagne
C) Napoleon Bonaparte
D) Jules César
  • 8. Which social class does Fabrice's family belong to?
A) The aristocracy
B) The working class
C) The peasantry
D) The bourgeoisie
  • 9. How does Stendhal depict love in the novel?
A) As complex and often unfulfilled.
B) As purely romantic.
C) As a simple desire.
D) As a source of happiness.
  • 10. What theme is prominent in 'The Charterhouse of Parma'?
A) The importance of family loyalty
B) The conflict between personal desire and societal duty
C) The critique of capitalism
D) The exploration of existentialism
  • 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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