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