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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells Monsieur Follenvie to "Kindly tell the scoundrel, that carrion of a Prussian, that I will never consent"?
(a) The Old Nun.
(b) Madame Loiseau.
(c) Madame Carre-Lamadon.
(d) Boule de Suif.

2. Why are the married women "utterly humiliated" at being met by the person on their walk the second day?
(a) Because they are in the company of Cornudet.
(b) Because they are in the company of the innkeeper.
(c) Because they are in the company of Loiseau.
(d) Because they are in the company of Boule de Suif.

3. How many passengers are traveling on a coach in "Boule de Suif"?
(a) Eight.
(b) Ten.
(c) Six.
(d) Eleven.

4. In "Boule de Suif," Loiseau sold very _____wine at a very ____price.
(a) Good; low.
(b) Good; high.
(c) Bad; low.
(d) Bad; high.

5. What is the word that no one is shocked to hear about the Prussian officer's request?
(a) Hostage.
(b) Mistress.
(c) Ransom.
(d) Murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the group of passengers urge Boule de Suif to speak to the Prussian officer when they first arrive in Totes?

2. Who does Madame Follenvie address herself to while the passengers dine during their first supper in Totes?

3. As they discuss persuading Boule de Suif on the third day in Totes, how did the Count utter several "rather risky witticisms"?

4. In "Boule de Suif," why could no one mention Loiseau's name without adding that he was an "extraordinary man"?

5. Why does Madame Loiseau state that the officer has "behaved very well" on the third day in Totes?

(see the answer key)

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