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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the male passengers meet with the Prussian officer after luncheon the first day in Totes, what does he do?
(a) He neither rose nor greeted them, but glanced in their direction.
(b) He rose, greeted them, and glanced in their direction.
(c) He rose, but neither greeted them, or even glanced in their direction.
(d) He neither rose, greeted them, nor even glanced in their direction.

2. After night falls, what does Madame de Breville offer Boule de Suif when the cold makes her shiver in the coach?
(a) Her foot-warmer.
(b) Her blanket.
(c) Her fur collar.
(d) Her boots.

3. As the passengers talk about the Prussian officer, why does Madame Loiseau claim that Boule de Suif does not have the right to refuse him?
(a) Because she is in love with her husband.
(b) Because she can't pay her fare for the coach.
(c) Because of her trade as a prostitute.
(d) Because she insulted her on their walk.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Madame Follenvie address herself to while the passengers dine during their first supper in Totes?

2. At luncheon the first day in Totes, who appears ill and worried as they dine?

3. What does Boule de Suif stammer when she returns from her meeting with Prussian officer when they first arrive in Totes?

4. Who shrugs in response to being notified about Boule de Suif crying in the coach from Totes?

5. Why are the coach passengers frightened when they first arrive in Totes?

(see the answer key)

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