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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 coach lights the lantern, what hovers over the sweating flanks of the horses and roadside?
(a) A dense fog.
(b) A light mist.
(c) A shadow of moonlight.
(d) A cloud of vapor.

2. Why is Boule de Suif much sought after in the story?
(a) Because of her fresh, pleasing appearance.
(b) Because of her kind, warm heart.
(c) Because of her knowledge of many subjects.
(d) Because of her connections to high society.

3. How do the nuns in "Boule de Suif" spend their time in the coach?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Reading.
(c) Listening.
(d) Praying.

4. In the morning of the first day in Totes, what two people does Cornudet listen to forecast the future of France, one advocating the Orleans dynasty, the other an unknown savior?
(a) Comte de Breville and Monsieur Carre-Lamadon.
(b) Loiseau and Comte de Breville.
(c) Comtess de Breville and Loiseau.
(d) Boule de Suif and Monsieur Carre-Lamadon.

5. At luncheon the first day in Totes, who appears ill and worried as they dine?
(a) The nuns.
(b) Madame Loiseau.
(c) Madame Carre-Lamadon.
(d) Boule de Suif.

Short Answer Questions

1. As they discuss persuading Boule de Suif on the third day in Totes, how did the Count utter several "rather risky witticisms"?

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

3. In "Boule de Suif," how do the men speak of money matters in the coach?

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

5. Who states after dinner the third day in Totes, "when women run after uniforms it's all the same to them whether the men who wear them are French or Prussian. It's perfectly sickening!"

(see the answer key)

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