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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the Prussian officer wearing when the male passengers meet them after luncheon the first day in Totes?
(a) A tattered uniform.
(b) An opulent costume.
(c) A tailored suit.
(d) A gorgeous dressing-gown.

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

3. As they dined after the first indignant outburst the first day in Totes, the coach passengers spoke _______and thought _______.
(a) Much; little.
(b) Some; much.
(c) Little; much.
(d) Little; some.

4. Why do the coach passengers resemble "obese priests in their cassocks" when they meet for their seats?
(a) Because they are swathed in heavy winter wraps.
(b) Because they are very fat.
(c) Because they are disguised as priests.
(d) Because they are devout Christians.

5. In the morning of their first day in Totes, where do the male passengers find the coach driver?
(a) In the church.
(b) In the village cafe.
(c) In the stable.
(d) In the hotel lobby.

Short Answer Questions

1. After night falls, what does Madame de Breville offer Boule de Suif when the cold makes her shiver in the coach?

2. In "Boule de Suif," where do the travelers meet to take their seats in the coach in the morning?

3. "Boule de Suif" is set during which war?

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

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

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