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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. As they dined after the first indignant outburst the first day in Totes, the coach passengers spoke _______and thought _______.
(a) Little; much.
(b) Some; much.
(c) Little; some.
(d) Much; little.

4. On the third day the passengers are in Totes, why are the ladies pleasant to Boule de Suif until lunch time?
(a) To increase her confidence and make her suspect their advice.
(b) To decrease her confidence and make her suspect their advice.
(c) To decrease her confidence and make her amenable to their advice.
(d) To increase her confidence and make her amenable to their advice.

5. The soldiers advanced in what kind of fashion in the beginning of "Boule de Suif"?
(a) Productive.
(b) Listless.
(c) Happy.
(d) Bizarre.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. 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?

3. In the morning of their first day in Totes, where do the male passengers find the coach driver?

4. What year does the story "Boule de Suif" take place?

5. In "Boule de Suif," who is the "terror of all respectable people"?

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