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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) Cornudet.
(b) Comte de Breville.
(c) Monsieur Follenvie.
(d) Monsieur Carre-Lamadon.

2. Why do the men invite Monsieur Follenvie to join their card game after dinner the first day in Totes?
(a) To request from him another free night at the inn.
(b) To berate him about the lack of provisions.
(c) To question him on how to change the officer's mind.
(d) To cheat him out of his money in cards.

3. Why does the group of passengers urge Boule de Suif to speak to the Prussian officer when they first arrive in Totes?
(a) Because they wish to get rid of her for good.
(b) Because her compliance would bring them wealth.
(c) Because her refusal could bring trouble on all of them.
(d) Because they are in business with the Prussian officer.

4. How does Boule de Suif respond to the matrons loud whispers of "hussy" and "public scandal" about her?
(a) She casts a hurt look at them.
(b) She casts a challenging look at them.
(c) She bows her head.
(d) She smiles at them.

5. Why are the coach passengers frightened when they first arrive in Totes?
(a) They hear the ringing of a bell and a voice call out in German.
(b) They hear the clanging of a scabbard and a voice call out in French.
(c) They hear the ringing of a bell and a voice call out in French.
(d) They hear the clanging of a scabbard and a voice call out in German.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many hours has the coach been on the road for when they see the lights glimmer from Totes?

2. What do boat-men and fishermen often haul to the surface in "Boule de Suif"?

3. What do the coach passengers do to pass the two hours before dinner the first day in Totes?

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

5. In "Boule de Suif," who alone is authorized to interview the Prussian officer on civil matters?

(see the answer key)

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