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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many hours has the coach been on the road for when they see the lights glimmer from Totes?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Nine.
(d) Five.

2. What three people decide NOT to go for a walk in the village neighborhood?
(a) Cornudet, Boule de Suif, and the Old Nun.
(b) Cornudet, Boule de Suif, and the Puny Nun.
(c) Boule de Suif, the Old Nun, and the Puny Nun.
(d) Cornudet, the Old Nun, and the Puny Nun.

3. When the church bell summons the faithful on the third morning in Totes, what does Boule de Suif think about that convinces her to attend the ceremony?
(a) The fallen soldiers from the war.
(b) God's mercy on the poor and weak.
(c) Her own wedding in Yvetot.
(d) Her own child being rasied by peasants.

4. When the clock strikes ten first day in Totes, who tells Monsieur Follenvie that "They are not to start without an order from me"?
(a) Boule de Suif.
(b) The coach driver.
(c) Madame Follenvie.
(d) The Prussian officer.

5. Why does the four-horse coach decide to leave on Tuesday morning before daybreak?
(a) To get a head start on their journey.
(b) To avoid traffic on the road.
(c) To avoid attracting a crowd.
(d) To take advantage of the daylight.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the passengers return from their walk on the second day in Totes, why do the exchange sharp words over the "merest trifles"?

2. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif," the anguish of _______made men even desire the arrival of the________ .

3. As they begin to share the provisions Boule de Suif offers, what do they talk about?

4. At dinner the first day in Totes, who manifested a lively and tender sympathy for Boule de Suif?

5. Why does the Count whisper "Hush!" to the group as they discuss persuading Boule de Suif on the third day in Totes?

(see the answer key)

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