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