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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. "Boule de Suif" is set during which war?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Napoleonic.
(c) WWI.
(d) Franco-Prussian.

2. Why does the Count whisper "Hush!" to the group as they discuss persuading Boule de Suif on the third day in Totes?
(a) Because the coach driver yelled.
(b) Because Boule de Suif returned.
(c) Because the Prussian appeared.
(d) Because Monsieur Follenvie cried.

3. Why do the male passengers want to meet with the Prussian officer after luncheon the first day in Totes?
(a) To ask to start on their journey.
(b) To steal his weapons.
(c) To inquire about money.
(d) To ask to stay in Totes.

4. When the male passengers meet with the Prussian officer after luncheon the first day in Totes, what does he do?
(a) He neither rose nor greeted them, but glanced in their direction.
(b) He rose, but neither greeted them, or even glanced in their direction.
(c) He rose, greeted them, and glanced in their direction.
(d) He neither rose, greeted them, nor even glanced in their direction.

5. Who kept "suddenly busy" after Boule de Suif greets Madame Carre-Lamadon in the coach from Totes?
(a) The men.
(b) Everyone.
(c) The coach driver.
(d) The ladies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is talking to Monsieur Carre-Lamadon as the ladies discuss Madame d'Etrelles in the coach from Totes?

2. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif," who do the members of the National Guard occasionally shoot?

3. What does Boule de Suif remember about their trip to Totes in the coach departing from it?

4. What kind of cheese does Comtess de Breville take out in the coach on their departure from Totes?

5. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif," what happens to the National Guards' arms, uniforms, and death dealing paraphernalia?

(see the answer key)

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