How Well Do You Know Marcel Proust?
If you consider Marcel Proust is a novelist and essayist; you are right. He is! This French writer and critic was born in Auteuil. His family history is characterized by wealth and intellect courtesy of his pathologist father and royal mother. Having read much about him, test how much you know by taking this quiz.
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When was Marcel Proust Born?
- A.
10 July 1871
- B.
9 January 1869
- C.
5 September 1879
- D.
17 March 1871
Correct Answer
A. 10 July 1871Explanation
Marcel Proust was born on 10 July 1871.Rate this question:
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- 2.
In how many parts was ' In search of Lost Time' published?
- A.
Six parts
- B.
Nine parts
- C.
Seven parts
- D.
Three parts
Correct Answer
C. Seven partsExplanation
"In search of Lost Time" was published in seven parts.Rate this question:
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- 3.
When was Proust baptized?
- A.
17 August 1871
- B.
5 August 1871
- C.
21 May 1893
- D.
19 June 1891
Correct Answer
B. 5 August 1871Explanation
Proust was baptized on 5 August 1871.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How old was Proust when he became a pupil at Lycée Condorcet?
- A.
8 years old
- B.
11 years old
- C.
12 years old
- D.
15 years old
Correct Answer
B. 11 years oldExplanation
Proust became a pupil at Lycée Condorcet when he was 11 years old.Rate this question:
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How many years did Proust spend in Coligny Barracks as a soldier?
- A.
A year
- B.
12 years
- C.
3 years
- D.
5 years
Correct Answer
A. A yearExplanation
Proust spent only a year in Coligny Barracks as a soldier.Rate this question:
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- 6.
In what year did Marcel Proust die?
- A.
1921
- B.
1922
- C.
1918
- D.
1908
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B. 1922Explanation
Marcel Proust died in 1922.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who is Marcel Proust's father?
- A.
Adrien Proust
- B.
Thomas Proust
- C.
Albert Proust
- D.
Alexander Proust
Correct Answer
A. Adrien ProustExplanation
Marcel Proust's father is Adrien Proust.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How many pages are in Proust's 'In Search of Lost Time'?
- A.
2000 pages
- B.
About 420 pages
- C.
About 3200 pages
- D.
4270 pages
Correct Answer
C. About 3200 pagesExplanation
The correct answer is "About 3200 pages." This is because Proust's 'In Search of Lost Time' is known for its extensive length, spanning multiple volumes. It is considered one of the longest novels ever written, with an average page count of around 3200 pages.Rate this question:
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Who translated 'In Search of Lost Time' to English?
- A.
Scott Monchieff
- B.
James Wilson
- C.
Thomas Bidden
- D.
Alice Orwell
Correct Answer
A. Scott MonchieffExplanation
Scott Monchieff is the correct answer because he is the translator of the book "In Search of Lost Time" to English.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How old was Proust when he died?
- A.
49 years old
- B.
53 years old
- C.
51 years old
- D.
58 years old
Correct Answer
C. 51 years oldExplanation
Proust died at the age of 51.Rate this question:
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