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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the hotel the coach stops in front of when they arrive in Totes?
(a) Hotel du Napoleon.
(b) Hotel du Commerce.
(c) Hotel du Totes.
(d) Hotel du Lyon.

2. What does Boule de Suif stammer when she returns from her meeting with Prussian officer when they first arrive in Totes?
(a) "Oh, the coward, the coward!"
(b) "Oh, the rascal, the rascal!"
(c) "Oh, the scoundrel! The scoundrel!"
(d) "Oh, the hero, the hero!"

3. 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.

4. As they discuss the Prussian officer on the third day in Totes, why does Madame Carre-Lamadon's eyes glisten and her face grow pale?
(a) Because she is imagining the officer abducting her.
(b) Because she is imagining the officer tenderly embracing her.
(c) Because she is imagining the officer laying his violent hands on her.
(d) Because she is imagining the officer proposing marriage to her.

5. In the coach, who does Cornudet revile that makes Boule de Suif become indignant?
(a) Marie Antoinette.
(b) Charles X.
(c) Rousseau.
(d) Louis-Napoleon.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Boule de Suif respond to the matrons loud whispers of "hussy" and "public scandal" about her?

2. In "Boule de Suif," who alone is authorized to interview the Prussian officer on civil matters?

3. In "Boule de Suif," who has the best seats in the coach?

4. During their gloomy luncheon the second day in Totes, what are the passengers' attitude toward 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?

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