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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the third day the passengers are in Totes, why are the ladies pleasant to Boule de Suif until lunch time?
(a) To increase her confidence and make her suspect their advice.
(b) To decrease her confidence and make her amenable to their advice.
(c) To decrease her confidence and make her suspect their advice.
(d) To increase her confidence and make her amenable to their advice.

2. Why do the coach passengers resemble "obese priests in their cassocks" when they meet for their seats?
(a) Because they are swathed in heavy winter wraps.
(b) Because they are disguised as priests.
(c) Because they are devout Christians.
(d) Because they are very fat.

3. Why do the men invite Monsieur Follenvie to join their card game after dinner the first day in Totes?
(a) To question him on how to change the officer's mind.
(b) To cheat him out of his money in cards.
(c) To berate him about the lack of provisions.
(d) To request from him another free night at the inn.

4. 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 bows her head.
(c) She casts a challenging look at them.
(d) She casts a hurt look at them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the servant, why does Monsieur Follenvie never rise before ten o'clock?

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

3. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif," who do the members of the National Guard occasionally shoot?

4. During their first supper in Totes, who states "War is a barbarous proceeding when we attack a peaceful neighbor, but it is a sacred duty when undertaken in defense of one' country."

5. What do boat-men and fishermen often haul to the surface in "Boule de Suif"?

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