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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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 French.
(b) They hear the ringing of a bell and a voice call out in German.
(c) They hear the clanging of a scabbard and a voice call out in German.
(d) They hear the clanging of a scabbard and a voice call out in French.

4. On the third day in Totes, which person suggests that the should persuade Boule de Suif to sleep with the Prussian?
(a) Monsieur Follenvie.
(b) Loiseau.
(c) The Count.
(d) Cornudet.

5. Retiring after supper on their first night in Totes, Loiseau puts his eye to the bedroom keyhole in order to discover the ________of the corridor.
(a) Truths.
(b) Mysteries.
(c) Inhabitants.
(d) Apparitions.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the morning of their first day in Totes, what do the male passengers see the Prussian soldiers doing in the town square while looking for the coach driver?

2. On the third day the passengers are in Totes, why are the ladies pleasant to Boule de Suif until lunch time?

3. Who appears suddenly at the end of the street on their walk during the second day in Totes?

4. As they talked on their walk the second day in Totes, what is the prevailing feeling among the women?

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

(see the answer key)

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