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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Swann In Love.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the main character meet Swann?
(a) He was his father's employer.
(b) He was a family friend.
(c) He was his father's employee.
(d) He was an uncle.

2. What never varied while the narrator was in Combray?
(a) His aunt's routine.
(b) The menu.
(c) His mother's headaches.
(d) The church bells.

3. How did the narrator's mother treat Francoise?
(a) Like a mistress.
(b) Like a family friend.
(c) Like a servant.
(d) Like a sister.

4. How did Swann feel when he was rejected by Swann?
(a) He was indifferent.
(b) He was devastated.
(c) He was relieved.
(d) He was angry.

5. Who was the narrator forbidden to see in Combray?
(a) Gilberte.
(b) Cousin William.
(c) Uncle Adolphe.
(d) Charles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the head maid at the house on Combray?

2. What did Swann try to avoid after being rejected by Odette?

3. Why did the main character hate when there were guests at his house?

4. What kept the owner of the house in Combray stranded in the house?

5. What did the narrator say dominated the town of Combray?

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