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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Boule de Suif," how do the men speak of money matters in the coach?
(a) In a tone expressive of sorrow for the poor.
(b) In a tone expressive of contempt for the rich.
(c) In a tone expressive of contempt for the poor.
(d) In a tone expressive of envy for the rich.

2. Why does the group of passengers urge Boule de Suif to speak to the Prussian officer when they first arrive in Totes?
(a) Because they are in business with the Prussian officer.
(b) Because her refusal could bring trouble on all of them.
(c) Because her compliance would bring them wealth.
(d) Because they wish to get rid of her for good.

3. The Prussian officer who often dined at the same table with the family, expressed sympathy with __________.
(a) Russia.
(b) United States.
(c) Germany.
(d) France.

4. What does Cornudet notice about Loiseau and his wife as they pass the two hours before dinner the first day in Totes?
(a) That they are in league to cheat.
(b) That they are atheists.
(c) That they have not returned.
(d) That they understand German.

5. How does Boule de Suif respond to the matrons loud whispers of "hussy" and "public scandal" about her?
(a) She bows her head.
(b) She casts a hurt look at them.
(c) She smiles at them.
(d) She casts a challenging look at them.

6. According to the narrator, who feels affection for the "pomp and circumstance of despotic government"?
(a) Some men.
(b) Few women.
(c) Most men.
(d) All women.

7. What is the reason the Prussian officer gives the male passengers about refusing to start on their journey to Dieppe?
(a) He doesn't offer one.
(b) He can't find the coach driver.
(c) The provisions have run out.
(d) The weather is too treacherous.

8. When the male passengers meet with the Prussian officer after luncheon the first day in Totes, what does he do?
(a) He neither rose, greeted them, nor even glanced in their direction.
(b) He rose, greeted them, and glanced in their direction.
(c) He neither rose nor greeted them, but glanced in their direction.
(d) He rose, but neither greeted them, or even glanced in their direction.

9. Why does the four-horse coach decide to leave on Tuesday morning before daybreak?
(a) To take advantage of the daylight.
(b) To avoid attracting a crowd.
(c) To avoid traffic on the road.
(d) To get a head start on their journey.

10. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif," what kind of soldiers are NOT wandering through the town?
(a) Retired.
(b) Volunteers.
(c) Artillerymen.
(d) Enlisted.

11. In "Boule de Suif," who alone is authorized to interview the Prussian officer on civil matters?
(a) The servant.
(b) Monsieur Follenvie.
(c) The cook.
(d) Madame Follenvie.

12. At dinner the first day in Totes, who manifested a lively and tender sympathy for Boule de Suif?
(a) The nuns.
(b) The innkeepers.
(c) The women.
(d) The men.

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

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

15. What is the coach floor covered with as the passengers take their seats?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Fur.
(c) Wool.
(d) Straw.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country are the passengers in "Boule de Suif" traveling through on a coach?

2. What kind of soldiers wander through the town in the beginning of "Boule de Suif"?

3. As "Boule de Suif" opens, how many days have the soldiers wandered through town?

4. During their first supper in Totes, who states "War is a barbarous proceeding when we attack a peaceful neighbor, but it is a sacred duty when undertaken in defense of one' country."

5. How many passengers are traveling on a coach in "Boule de Suif"?

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