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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Cornudet.
(b) Comte de Breville.
(c) Monsieur Follenvie.
(d) Monsieur Carre-Lamadon.

2. On their final morning in Totes, what are the passengers doing while they wait for Boule de Suif?
(a) Waiting by the fireplace with blankets for the trip.
(b) Cleaning out their rooms for the next guests.
(c) Putting up provisions for the remainder of the journey.
(d) Dining at the village cafe with the coach driver.

3. Why does the group of passengers urge Boule de Suif to speak to the Prussian officer when they first arrive in Totes?
(a) Because they are in business with the Prussian officer.
(b) Because her refusal could bring trouble on all of them.
(c) Because they wish to get rid of her for good.
(d) Because her compliance would bring them wealth.

4. What is the weather like on their walk in the village neighborhood the second day in Totes?
(a) Hot.
(b) Mild.
(c) Warm.
(d) Cold.

5. When the church bell summons the faithful on the third morning in Totes, what does Boule de Suif think about that convinces her to attend the ceremony?
(a) God's mercy on the poor and weak.
(b) Her own child being rasied by peasants.
(c) The fallen soldiers from the war.
(d) Her own wedding in Yvetot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Prussian officer wearing when the male passengers meet them after luncheon the first day in Totes?

2. When the passengers return from their walk on the second day in Totes, why do the exchange sharp words over the "merest trifles"?

3. Why are the coach passengers frightened when they first arrive in Totes?

4. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif" who are "scoundrels often brave beyond measure"?

5. What is the Prussian officer's response to their question about detention on the third day in Totes?

(see the answer key)

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