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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose "vulgar temperament broke bounds" after Monsieur Follenvie returned from the Prussian officer's room on the third day in Totes?
(a) Comtess de Breville.
(b) Boule de Suif.
(c) Madame Carre-Lamadon.
(d) Madame Loiseau.

2. As they begin to share the provisions Boule de Suif offers, what do they talk about?
(a) Family.
(b) War.
(c) Education.
(d) Romance.

3. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif," what are the "Avengers of Defeat," "Citizens of the Tomb," and "Brethren in Death."
(a) Legions of irregulars.
(b) Enlisted men.
(c) Reformist campaigners.
(d) British dragoon.

4. Who breaks their jug on the table in indignation at the Prussian officer's request regarding Boule de Suif?
(a) Comte de Breville.
(b) Monsieur Follenvie.
(c) Cornudet.
(d) Monsieur Carre-Lamadon.

5. Why are the coach passengers frightened when they first arrive in Totes?
(a) They hear the clanging of a scabbard and a voice call out in French.
(b) They hear the ringing of a bell and a voice call out in German.
(c) They hear the clanging of a scabbard and a voice call out in German.
(d) They hear the ringing of a bell and a voice call out in French.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the church bell summoning on the third morning in Totes?

3. "Boule de Suif" is set during which war?

4. As "Boule de Suif" opens, how many days have the soldiers wandered through town?

5. 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.

(see the answer key)

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