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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who refuses to meet with the Prussian officer after luncheon the first day in Totes, stating that he would never have anything to do with the Germans?
(a) Cornudet.
(b) Monsieur Follenvie.
(c) Comte de Breville.
(d) Monsieur Carre-Lamadon.

2. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif," the soldiers wore long, dirty________ and tattered _________.
(a) Robes; beards.
(b) Uniforms; flags.
(c) Beards; uniforms.
(d) Robes; flags.

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 refusal could bring trouble on all of them.
(c) Because her compliance would bring them wealth.
(d) Because they are in business with the Prussian officer.

4. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif," what happens to the National Guards' arms, uniforms, and death dealing paraphernalia?
(a) It was quickly burned.
(b) It was slowly buried.
(c) It suddenly disappeared.
(d) It appeared intermittently.

5. What does the rumor about the Prussians concern in the beginning of "Boule de Suif"?
(a) That they were about to leave Paris.
(b) That they were about to leave Rouen.
(c) That they were about to enter Paris.
(d) That they were about to enter Rouen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the men invite Monsieur Follenvie to join their card game after dinner the first day in Totes?

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

3. In Totes, who appeared only at meals and said nothing about the Prussian officer's request regarding Boule de Suif?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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