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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Boule de Suif's real name?
(a) Marianne Rousset.
(b) Elisabeth Rousset.
(c) Marianne Passant.
(d) Elisabeth Passant.

2. How do the nuns in "Boule de Suif" spend their time in the coach?
(a) Reading.
(b) Praying.
(c) Listening.
(d) Sleeping.

3. Who does Madame Follenvie address herself to while the passengers dine during their first supper in Totes?
(a) The Countess.
(b) Boule de Suif.
(c) Cornudet.
(d) The Old Nun.

4. What does Cornudet have that he offers to his neighbors in the coach on the way to Totes?
(a) A carafe of coffee.
(b) A bottle of rum.
(c) A knuckle of ham.
(d) A crust of bread.

5. Why is Boule de Suif much sought after in the story?
(a) Because of her knowledge of many subjects.
(b) Because of her fresh, pleasing appearance.
(c) Because of her kind, warm heart.
(d) Because of her connections to high society.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Prussian officer who often dined at the same table with the family, expressed sympathy with __________.

2. How does Boule de Suif respond to the matrons loud whispers of "hussy" and "public scandal" about her?

3. The soldiers advanced in what kind of fashion in the beginning of "Boule de Suif"?

4. Why do the male passengers want to meet with the Prussian officer after luncheon the first day in Totes?

5. What does Cornudet notice about Loiseau and his wife as they pass the two hours before dinner the first day in Totes?

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