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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who breaks their jug on the table in indignation at the Prussian officer's request regarding Boule de Suif?
(a) Monsieur Carre-Lamadon.
(b) Cornudet.
(c) Comte de Breville.
(d) Monsieur Follenvie.

2. What do the men search for in the farmhouses beside the road that they cannot find in "Boule de Suif"?
(a) Water.
(b) Food.
(c) Toilets.
(d) Blankets.

3. What is the coach floor covered with as the passengers take their seats?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Fur.
(c) Straw.
(d) Wool.

4. When the male passengers meet with the Prussian officer after luncheon the first day in Totes, what does he do?
(a) He neither rose, greeted them, nor even glanced in their direction.
(b) He rose, but neither greeted them, or even glanced in their direction.
(c) He rose, greeted them, and glanced in their direction.
(d) He neither rose nor greeted them, but glanced in their direction.

5. Who does Madame Follenvie address herself to while the passengers dine during their first supper in Totes?
(a) Cornudet.
(b) The Old Nun.
(c) The Countess.
(d) Boule de Suif.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the hotel the coach stops in front of when they arrive in Totes?

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

4. In "Boule de Suif," who has the best seats in the coach?

5. In "Boule de Suif," who is the "terror of all respectable people"?

(see the answer key)

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