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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Boule de Suif," who is a king in the cotton trade with a much younger wife?
(a) Cornudet.
(b) Monsieur de Suif.
(c) Comte Hubert de Breville.
(d) Monsieur Carre-Lamadon.

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

3. What does the rumor about the Prussians concern in the beginning of "Boule de Suif"?
(a) That they were about to enter Rouen.
(b) That they were about to leave Rouen.
(c) That they were about to leave Paris.
(d) That they were about to enter Paris.

4. In the morning of their first day in Totes, where do the male passengers find the coach driver?
(a) In the village cafe.
(b) In the stable.
(c) In the hotel lobby.
(d) In the church.

5. What do the nuns partake in at lunch in the coach from Totes?
(a) Bread.
(b) Fruit.
(c) Pie.
(d) Sausage.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of the story, what do the conquerors exact from the inhabitants of Rouen?

2. Who appears suddenly at the end of the street on their walk during the second day in Totes?

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

4. Who asked suddenly as they retrace their steps on the second day of Totes, "if that trollop were going to keep them waiting much longer in this Godforsaken spot"?

5. What provisions does Boule de Suif bring for lunch during their trip from Totes?

(see the answer key)

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