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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why was the bad treatment to Swann ironic?
(a) He was rude to them as well.
(b) He enjoyed his time there.
(c) He was a good man.
(d) He was higher class.

3. What caused Swann to stop coming by the main character's house?
(a) His trickery.
(b) His treatment of the main character.
(c) His lost fortune.
(d) His choice of wife.

4. What did the main character like to listen to as a child?
(a) Private conversations.
(b) Rain on the roof.
(c) Music.
(d) Train whistles.

5. What about Swann did the main character's family talk about?
(a) His art collection.
(b) All of these.
(c) His clothing.
(d) His reputation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were Swann's visits to the main character's family a source of?

2. What season did the main character's family take vacations?

3. What did the main character have depressing thoughts about at the beginning of the book?

4. What was the main character dreaming of at the beginning of the book?

5. What did the main character say brought Swann to his knees?

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