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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 rose, greeted them, and 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 neither rose nor greeted them, but glanced in their direction.

2. In "Boule de Suif," who has the best seats in the coach?
(a) Comte and Comtesse Hubert de Breville.
(b) Monsieur and Madame Carre-Lamadon.
(c) Two Nuns.
(d) Monsieur and Madame Loiseau.

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

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

5. Why is Boule de Suif much sought after in the story?
(a) Because of her fresh, pleasing appearance.
(b) Because of her kind, warm heart.
(c) Because of her connections to high society.
(d) Because of her knowledge of many subjects.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Monsieur Follenvie announce about the Prussian officer as the passengers are about to sit down to dinner the first day in Totes?

2. In the beginning of the story, what do the conquerors exact from the inhabitants of Rouen?

3. At three o'clock, what does Boule de Suif remove from an enormous dish in the story?

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

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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