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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of soldiers wander through the town in the beginning of "Boule de Suif"?
(a) Joyful.
(b) Triumphant.
(c) Defeated.
(d) Intelligent.

2. What does Boule de Suif stammer when she returns from her meeting with Prussian officer when they first arrive in Totes?
(a) "Oh, the coward, the coward!"
(b) "Oh, the rascal, the rascal!"
(c) "Oh, the scoundrel! The scoundrel!"
(d) "Oh, the hero, the hero!"

3. The Prussian officer afforded a ______example of that ______bearing which seems natural to the ______soldier.
(a) Poor; insolent; defeated.
(b) Fine; insolent; victorious.
(c) Poor; hospitable; defeated.
(d) Fine; hospitable; victorious.

4. As they begin to share the provisions Boule de Suif offers, what do they talk about?
(a) Family.
(b) Romance.
(c) Education.
(d) War.

5. How do the leaders of "Avengers of Defeat," "Citizens of the Tomb," and "Brethren in Death" behave?
(a) As though they alone bore the fortunes of dying Germany on their braggart shoulders.
(b) As though they alone bore the fortunes of the birth of Germany on their humble shoulders.
(c) As though they alone bore the fortunes of the birth of France on their humble shoulders.
(d) As though they alone bore the fortunes of dying France on their braggart shoulders.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the weather like on their walk in the village neighborhood the second day in Totes?

2. At luncheon the first day in Totes, who appears ill and worried as they dine?

3. At dinner the first day in Totes, who manifested a lively and tender sympathy for Boule de Suif?

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

5. As the passengers talk about the Prussian officer, why does Madame Loiseau claim that Boule de Suif does not have the right to refuse him?

(see the answer key)

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