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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 "Boule de Suif," what kind of soldiers are NOT wandering through the town?
(a) Volunteers.
(b) Enlisted.
(c) Artillerymen.
(d) Retired.

2. What speed is the coach moving along its journey to Totes in "Boule de Suif"?
(a) Not moving.
(b) Moderately.
(c) Slowly.
(d) Quickly.

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

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

5. Who does Loiseau fancy he sees receive a noiseless blow in the dark in the coach?
(a) Comte de Breville.
(b) The coachman.
(c) Monsieur Carre-Lamadon.
(d) Cornudet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the coach floor covered with as the passengers take their seats?

2. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif," what are the "Avengers of Defeat," "Citizens of the Tomb," and "Brethren in Death."

3. What do the ladies on the coach bring to warm their feet in "Boule de Suif"?

4. In the coach, who does Cornudet revile that makes Boule de Suif become indignant?

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

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