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The Charterhouse of Parma by Stendhal
  • 1. Who is the author of 'The Charterhouse of Parma'?
A) Balzac
B) Flaubert
C) Stendhal
D) Zola
  • 2. In what year was 'The Charterhouse of Parma' published?
A) 1845
B) 1825
C) 1839
D) 1851
  • 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) Monastery
B) Palace
C) University
D) Prison
  • 5. What is the fate of Fabrice at the end of the novel?
A) He finds peace in the monastery.
B) He is executed.
C) He becomes a politician.
D) He dies in battle.
  • 6. The narrative of 'The Charterhouse of Parma' largely follows which structure?
A) Fragmented
B) Non-linear
C) Circular
D) Chronological
  • 7. Which historical figure is mentioned in 'The Charterhouse of Parma'?
A) Charlemagne
B) Jules César
C) Louis XIV
D) Napoleon Bonaparte
  • 8. Which social class does Fabrice's family belong to?
A) The bourgeoisie
B) The working class
C) The peasantry
D) The aristocracy
  • 9. How does Stendhal depict love in the novel?
A) As complex and often unfulfilled.
B) As a source of happiness.
C) As purely romantic.
D) As a simple desire.
  • 10. What theme is prominent in 'The Charterhouse of Parma'?
A) The exploration of existentialism
B) The importance of family loyalty
C) The conflict between personal desire and societal duty
D) The critique of capitalism
  • 11. What does the novel suggest about ambition?
A) It is a sign of intelligence.
B) It is always rewarded.
C) It can lead to personal downfall.
D) It has no consequences.
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