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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cornudet have that he offers to his neighbors in the coach on the way to Totes?
(a) A bottle of rum.
(b) A carafe of coffee.
(c) A knuckle of ham.
(d) A crust of bread.

2. Who breaks their jug on the table in indignation at the Prussian officer's request regarding Boule de Suif?
(a) Monsieur Carre-Lamadon.
(b) Comte de Breville.
(c) Cornudet.
(d) Monsieur Follenvie.

3. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif," the anguish of _______made men even desire the arrival of the________ .
(a) Suspense; enemy.
(b) Suspense; allies.
(c) Knowledge; enemy.
(d) Knowledge; allies.

4. Who asked suddenly as they retrace their steps on the second day of Totes, "if that trollop were going to keep them waiting much longer in this Godforsaken spot"?
(a) The Count.
(b) Cornudet.
(c) Madame Carre-Lamadon.
(d) Loiseau.

5. According to the coach driver, who gave him command the morning of the first day in Totes?
(a) Cornudet.
(b) Monsieur Follenvie.
(c) Madame Follenvie.
(d) Loiseau.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many hours has the coach been on the road for when they see the lights glimmer from Totes?

2. What does Boule de Suif stammer when she returns from her meeting with Prussian officer when they first arrive in Totes?

3. Why do the coach passengers resemble "obese priests in their cassocks" when they meet for their seats?

4. What is the name of the card game the men propose to play after dinner the first day in Totes?

5. At three o'clock, what does Boule de Suif remove from an enormous dish in the story?

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