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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many rooms of the house in Combray were used by the owner?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

2. Who discussed the narrator's favorite author with him?
(a) Bergotte.
(b) Swann.
(c) Uncle Adolphe.
(d) Mama.

3. What did the main character's mother allow him to do even when it was inappropriate?
(a) Express his feelings.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Create art.
(d) Kiss her.

4. Who owned the house in Combray?
(a) The Great Aunt.
(b) Uncle Adolphe.
(c) Grandmother.
(d) Cousin William.

5. How did the main character describe Swann?
(a) Worldly.
(b) Fascinating.
(c) Distinguished.
(d) Knowledgeable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did the narrator walk with in Combray?

2. Which of these was NOT a walking route in Combray?

3. Who was the narrator's favorite author?

4. What did the narrator lose track of while reading in Combray?

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

(see the answer key)

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