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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who faints from hunger after the odor of food permeates the coach in the story?
(a) The old nun.
(b) Comtesse de Breville
(c) Boule de Suif.
(d) Madame Carre-Lamadon.

2. In the afternoon their second day in Totes, who proposes the passengers go for a walk in the village neighborhood?
(a) The Prussian officer.
(b) The Count.
(c) The innkeeper.
(d) The nuns.

3. How does Boule de Suif respond to the matrons loud whispers of "hussy" and "public scandal" about her?
(a) She smiles at them.
(b) She casts a challenging look at them.
(c) She casts a hurt look at them.
(d) She bows her head.

4. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif," what happens to the National Guards' arms, uniforms, and death dealing paraphernalia?
(a) It was quickly burned.
(b) It suddenly disappeared.
(c) It was slowly buried.
(d) It appeared intermittently.

5. In "Boule de Suif," who alone is authorized to interview the Prussian officer on civil matters?
(a) Madame Follenvie.
(b) The servant.
(c) The cook.
(d) Monsieur Follenvie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Boule de Suif's real name?

2. What is the weather like on their walk in the village neighborhood the second day in Totes?

3. As the passenger drew together to make their course of action to persuade Boule de Suif on the third day in Totes, the ladies were adept at _______phrases and _______subtleties of expression to describe the most ________things.

4. Where is the Prussian officer staying in the inn in Totes?

5. Who sends the Prussian officer a card on which Monsieur Carre-Lamadon inscribes his name and titles?

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