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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of the story, what do the conquerors exact from the inhabitants of Rouen?
(a) Accolades.
(b) Money.
(c) Transportation.
(d) Clothes.

2. How does Boule de Suif respond to the matrons loud whispers of "hussy" and "public scandal" about her?
(a) She casts a challenging look at them.
(b) She casts a hurt look at them.
(c) She bows her head.
(d) She smiles at them.

3. The Prussian officer who often dined at the same table with the family, expressed sympathy with __________.
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) Russia.
(d) United States.

4. The soldiers advanced in what kind of fashion in the beginning of "Boule de Suif"?
(a) Happy.
(b) Productive.
(c) Bizarre.
(d) Listless.

5. What is the weather like as the passengers wait for their seats in "Boule de Suif"?
(a) It is snowing.
(b) It is raining.
(c) It is cloudy.
(d) It is sunny.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Boule de Suif much sought after in the story?

2. What country are the passengers in "Boule de Suif" traveling through on a coach?

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

4. At the beginning of the story, the vanquished in the city of Rouen realize they had to be civil to whom?

5. In "Boule de Suif," Loiseau sold very _____wine at a very ____price.

(see the answer key)

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