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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What settles on the city of Rouen in the beginning of "Boule de Suif"?
(a) A profound calm and silent dread.
(b) A howling wind and united front.
(c) A dense fog and quiet anticipation.
(d) A flurry of activity and sudden expectation.

2. As "Boule de Suif" opens, how many days have the soldiers wandered through town?
(a) Two.
(b) Few.
(c) One.
(d) Several.

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

4. In "Boule de Suif," why could no one mention Loiseau's name without adding that he was an "extraordinary man"?
(a) Because of his fortune.
(b) Because of his practical jokes.
(c) Because of his excellent wine.
(d) Because of his gorgeous wife.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif," the anguish of _______made men even desire the arrival of the________ .

2. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif," what happens to the National Guards' arms, uniforms, and death dealing paraphernalia?

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

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

5. As they begin to share the provisions Boule de Suif offers, what do they talk about?

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