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

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 neither rose, greeted them, nor even glanced in their direction.
(c) He rose, but neither greeted them, or even glanced in their direction.
(d) He rose, greeted them, and glanced in their direction.

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

3. What do the ladies on the coach bring to warm their feet in "Boule de Suif"?
(a) Fur-lined boots.
(b) Copper foot-warmers.
(c) Small lanterns.
(d) Silk leggings.

4. At three o'clock, what does Boule de Suif remove from an enormous dish in the story?
(a) Two chickens.
(b) One duck.
(c) Two hams.
(d) A half of turkey.

5. In "Boule de Suif," who is a king in the cotton trade with a much younger wife?
(a) Cornudet.
(b) Monsieur de Suif.
(c) Monsieur Carre-Lamadon.
(d) Comte Hubert de Breville.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif" who are "scoundrels often brave beyond measure"?

2. Why do the coach passengers resemble "obese priests in their cassocks" when they meet for their seats?

3. In "Boule de Suif," how do the men speak of money matters in the coach?

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

5. When they arrive at Totes, the mood at supper after Boule de Suif returns from her meeting with the Prussian officer is characterized as what?

(see the answer key)

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