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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Swann wish about himself after he was rejected by Odette?
(a) That he had more money.
(b) That he could be with her.
(c) That he did not love her.
(d) That he could move away.

2. What was most precious to the main character about his mother?
(a) Her scent.
(b) Her kind words.
(c) Her face.
(d) Her kisses.

3. What were all the streets in Combray named after?
(a) Saints.
(b) Birds.
(c) Countries.
(d) Presidents.

4. What did the narrator lose track of while reading in Combray?
(a) His parents.
(b) Time.
(c) His money.
(d) The schedule.

5. How did Swann spend his time in Paris?
(a) All of these.
(b) Seducing women.
(c) Attending the opera.
(d) Going to dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did the main character send a note to about needing his mother?

2. What did Swann concentrate on when Odette rejected him?

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

4. Who did Swann's feeling for women before he met Odette remind the narrator of?

5. What was a huge joke with the narrator's parents in Combray?

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