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The professor in the listening thinks the memoir written by Chevalier is quite reliable.

Firstly, about whether Chevalier is really wealthy. Chevalier do have a lot of fortune but it may need some time to convert his fortune into money. Namely, sometimes he need some time before he money can arrive. So it's very reasonable that he may borrow some money from others even he is very wealthy.

Secondly, about the detailed conversation. Chevalier would write what he had remembered immediately after he had a conversation with the writer. In other words, he would take notes about the conversation. And when he actually began his writing he always kept the notes with him. At the same time, he have very affinitive relationship with the famous writer Chevalier, who actually live near him in Chevalier's later years.

Thirdly, about the bribe. Actually, there were people who had more powerful relationship than Chevalier did. And these people still cannot escape. And escaping from the roof is quite believable, with the report about the prison did repair the roof of the room that Chevalier once lived in.

So, contrary to what the reading provides, Chevalier's memoir is very believable and reliable sources to learn the history of that period.