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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif," who do the members of the National Guard occasionally shoot?
(a) Members of their own family.
(b) Members of the German army.
(c) Members of their own sentinels.
(d) Members of the Russian army.

3. What does the rumor about the Prussians concern in the beginning of "Boule de Suif"?
(a) That they were about to leave Rouen.
(b) That they were about to leave Paris.
(c) That they were about to enter Rouen.
(d) That they were about to enter Paris.

4. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif" who are "scoundrels often brave beyond measure"?
(a) Merchants and nobility.
(b) Debauchees and aristocracy.
(c) Pillagers and debauchees.
(d) Pillagers and nobility.

5. How many hours has the coach been on the road for when they see the lights glimmer from Totes?
(a) Nine.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What speed is the coach moving along its journey to Totes in "Boule de Suif"?

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

4. The soldiers advanced in what kind of fashion in the beginning of "Boule de Suif"?

5. Who breaks their jug on the table in indignation at the Prussian officer's request regarding Boule de Suif?

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