Test Your Knowledge of Works by Honoré de Balzac

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    In which novel does the struggle for a higher social status during the Bourbon Restoration play a major role?

    • EugĂ©nie Grandet
    • Old Goriot (Father Goriot)
    • Louis Lambert
    • Colonel Chabert
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Welcome to the enthralling journey through the literary world of Honoré de Balzac! This quiz, "Test Your Knowledge of Works by Honoré de Balzac," invites you to explore the rich tapestry of Balzac's novels and novellas, each a masterpiece that intricately weaves together the threads of 19th-century French society. Balzac, a visionary of realism in European literature, presents a vivid panorama of post-Napoleonic French life through his novel sequence.

From the passionate intrigues of "Cousin Bette" to the poignant struggles depicted in "Old Goriot," every work unfolds a captivating narrative that reflects the complexities of human nature. Discover the social climbers, the romantic adventurers, and the individuals navigating the labyrinth of 19th-century French society. Whether you're a seasoned reader of French literature or a newcomer eager to discover the nuances of Balzac's works, this quiz promises to be an enjoyable exploration of his literary legacy. Are you ready to test your knowledge and immerse yourself in the world of one of the founding figures of European realism?

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  • 2. 

    What does the French expression "Rastignac" refer to, inspired by one of Balzac's novels?

    • A type of dessert

    • A social climber

    • A military strategy

    • A philosophical concept

    Correct Answer
    A. A social climber
    Explanation
    The French expression "Rastignac" refers to a social climber willing to use any means to improve their situation, inspired by Eugène de Rastignac in "Old Goriot."

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    Who is the mysterious criminal-in-hiding in "Old Goriot"?

    • Vautrin

    • Eugène de Rastignac

    • Louis Lambert

    • Colonel Chabert

    Correct Answer
    A. Vautrin
    Explanation
    Vautrin is the mysterious criminal-in-hiding in "Old Goriot," contributing to the intertwined lives of the elderly Goriot and law student Eugène de Rastignac.

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    What is the novel sequence presenting a panorama of post-Napoleonic French life by Honoré de Balzac?

    • La ComĂ©die Humaine

    • La Belle Époque

    • Les Misérables

    • Madame Bovary

    Correct Answer
    A. La Comédie Humaine
    Explanation
    La Comédie Humaine is Balzac's novel sequence offering a detailed portrayal of post-Napoleonic French life, a significant contribution to European realism.

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    To whom did Balzac dedicate the second edition of "Eugénie Grandet"?

    • Adeline Hulot

    • ValĂ©rie Marneffe

    • Maria Du Fresnay

    • Crevel

    Correct Answer
    A. Maria Du Fresnay
    Explanation
    Balzac dedicated the second edition of "Eugénie Grandet" to Maria Du Fresnay, his lover and the mother of his daughter, Marie-Caroline Du Fresnay.

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    What happens to Colonel Chabert after being severely wounded in the Battle of Eylau in the novella "Colonel Chabert"?

    • He becomes a recluse.

    • He is declared dead.

    • He inherits a fortune.

    • He returns to active duty.

    Correct Answer
    A. He is declared dead.
    Explanation
    After being severely wounded in the Battle of Eylau, Colonel Chabert is declared dead, leading to a series of events as he seeks to reclaim his name and assets. After recovering and returning to Paris, Colonel Chabert seeks revenge on his widow, who has remarried and liquidated all of Chabert's belongings, leading to a legal battle for his name and money.

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    What is the setting of the novel "Eugénie Grandet"?

    • Paris

    • VendĂ´me

    • Saumur

    • Bordeaux

    Correct Answer
    A. Saumur
    Explanation
    "Eugénie Grandet" is set in the town of Saumur, forming part of Balzac's ambitious project, La Comédie Humaine, and exploring provincial life in the Comédie.

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    Which novel by Balzac tells the story of an unmarried middle-aged woman plotting the destruction of her extended family?

    • Louis Lambert

    • EugĂ©nie Grandet

    • Cousin Bette

    • Colonel Chabert

    Correct Answer
    A. Cousin Bette
    Explanation
    "Cousin Bette" unfolds the tale of an unmarried middle-aged woman, Bette, plotting the destruction of her extended family in mid-19th-century Paris, collaborating with Valérie Marneffe to seduce and torment various men.

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    Which philosophical concept fascinates the boy genius in the novel "Louis Lambert"?

    • Existentialism

    • Utilitarianism

    • Romanticism

    • Swedenborgianism

    Correct Answer
    A. Swedenborgianism
    Explanation
    In "Louis Lambert," the boy genius is fascinated by Swedenborgianism, the philosophical and theological thought of Emanuel Swedenborg, which plays a significant role in the novel's exploration of life and theories.

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    Where does the novel "Louis Lambert" mainly take place?

    • Paris

    • VendĂ´me

    • Saumur

    • Bordeaux

    Correct Answer
    A. VendĂ´me
    Explanation
    "Louis Lambert" is mostly set in a school at VendĂ´me, offering a glimpse into the life and theories of a boy genius fascinated by a Swedish Philosopher.

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