The Human Comedy Quiz: A Test on the Life and Works of Balzac

In what genre did Balzac primarily write?

Poetry

Drama

Novels

Short stories

In what country was Balzac born?

England

Germany

France

Italy

What was Balzac's occupation?

Writer

Lawyer

Journalist

All of the above

What is the name of the character in La Comédie Humaine who is known for his greed and cunning?

Eugène de Rastignac

Vautrin

Lucien de Rubempré

None of the above

What is the name of the character in La Comédie Humaine who is Eugène de Rastignac's love interest?

Anastasie de Restaud

Madame Vauquer

None of the above

Delphine de Nucingen

What is the name of the character in La Comédie Humaine who is known for his physical strength and brutality?

Lucien de Rubempré

Jean-Esther van Gobseck

Auguste de Maulincour

None of the above

What is the name of the character in La Comédie Humaine who is known for her beauty and frivolity?

Eugène de Rastignac

Vautrin

Coralie

None of the above

In what language did Balzac write most of his works?

French

English

German

Italian

What is the name of the character in La Comédie Humaine who is a criminal and murderer?

Eugène de Rastignac

Vautrin

Lucien de Rubempré

None of the above

What is the name of the character in La Comédie Humaine who is known for her sharp wit and intelligence?

Delphine de Nucingen

Anastasie de Restaud

Madame Vauquer

None of the above

What is the name of the character in La Comédie Humaine who is a former convict and criminal?

Jean-Esther van Gobseck

Baron Hulot

Honorine de Chasteller

None of the above

Very impressive!

Congratulations on your excellent score in the Balzac quiz! Your knowledge of Balzac's works, including the influential and detailed The Human Comedy, is truly impressive. Your understanding of the literary techniques, the societal critique, and the portrayal of human nature that Balzac so skillfully conveys is a testament to your appreciation for his writing. Keep up the good work and continue to explore the imaginative and insightful world of Balzac's literature, which has had a profound impact on French and world literature, and continues to be celebrated for its realism, humanity, and insight into the complexities of human experience!    

There is still room for improvement!

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