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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the subject Monsieur Carre-Lamadon is discussing with his companion in the coach from Totes?
(a) Religion.
(b) Business.
(c) War.
(d) Politics.

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

3. What object does Cornudet use that is described as "admirably colored to a black the shade of its owner's teeth"?
(a) A jug.
(b) A pipe.
(c) A Bible.
(d) A wallet.

4. What dropped into Cornudet's mighty beard during their trip from Totes that looked like "stars"?
(a) Pear.
(b) Yolk.
(c) Wine.
(d) Bread.

5. During their trip from Totes, why does Boule de Suif want to open her lips "to shriek the truth at them, to overwhelm them with a volley of insults"?
(a) Because they were laughing and pointing at her.
(b) Because they were lying and stealing from her.
(c) Because they were throwing food and shouting at her.
(d) Because they were eating and ignoring her.

Short Answer Questions

1. The soldiers advanced in what kind of fashion in the beginning of "Boule de Suif"?

2. In the afternoon of the third day in Totes, what tone does the Count adopt on his walk with Boule de Suif to convince her to surrender to the Prussian?

3. How many passengers are traveling on a coach in "Boule de Suif"?

4. When Boule de Suif arrives at the coach for their departure from Totes, how does Madame Carre-Lamadon respond to her greeting?

5. What powerful argument does the Countess make the most of regarding the Church at dinner the third day in Totes?

(see the answer key)

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