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