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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the ladies talk about the Prussian soldier on their walk the second day, why does Madame Carre-Lamadon state that she regrets the soldier is not a Frenchman?
(a) Because he would have set them free.
(b) Because he would have made a handome hussar.
(c) Because he would have been more generous.
(d) Because he would have been a kind husband.

2. What port city do the merchants in Rouen have business in and have to reach, despite being occupied by the Germans?
(a) Rome.
(b) Berlin.
(c) Havre.
(d) Vienna.

3. What is the weather like on their walk in the village neighborhood the second day in Totes?
(a) Cold.
(b) Warm.
(c) Hot.
(d) Mild.

4. In "Boule de Suif," who has the best seats in the coach?
(a) Comte and Comtesse Hubert de Breville.
(b) Two Nuns.
(c) Monsieur and Madame Carre-Lamadon.
(d) Monsieur and Madame Loiseau.

5. What is the Prussian officer's response to their question about detention on the third day in Totes?
(a) He required Monsieur Follenvie to return with money.
(b) He told Monsieur Follenvie that he would agree.
(c) He showed Monsieur Follenvie the door.
(d) He asked Monsieur Follenvie to fetch the men.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Cornudet follow Boule de Suif to her room their first night in Totes?

2. Who "remained apart from the rest, taking no share in the plot" of persuading Boule de Suif to sleep with the Prussian.

3. What is the word that no one is shocked to hear about the Prussian officer's request?

4. How do the leaders of "Avengers of Defeat," "Citizens of the Tomb," and "Brethren in Death" behave?

5. Who declares at dinner the first day in Totes that the Prussians behaved liked "ancient barbarians"?

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