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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What port city do the merchants in Rouen have business in and have to reach, despite being occupied by the Germans?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Vienna.
(c) Rome.
(d) Havre.

2. On their walk the second day in Totes, why does the Count tell Loiseau that "we should be pursued at once, overtaken in ten minutes, and brought back as prisoners at the mercy of the soldiery"?
(a) Because Loiseau suggests they kill the Prussian.
(b) Because Loiseau suggests they abandon Boule de Suif.
(c) Because Loiseau suggests they escape on foot.
(d) Because Loiseau suggests they steal the carriage.

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

4. In the coach on their departure from Totes, what is Madame d'Etrelles' two talents that are discussed?
(a) Cooking; gardening.
(b) Gardening; drawing.
(c) Drawing; singing.
(d) Singing; cooking.

5. What is the Prussian officer's response to their question about detention on the third day in Totes?
(a) He asked Monsieur Follenvie to fetch the men.
(b) He showed Monsieur Follenvie the door.
(c) He required Monsieur Follenvie to return with money.
(d) He told Monsieur Follenvie that he would agree.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the men invite Monsieur Follenvie to join their card game after dinner the first day in Totes?

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

3. What is the coach driver doing when the male passengers find him the morning of the first day in Totes?

4. In "Boule de Suif," who alone is authorized to interview the Prussian officer on civil matters?

5. What is the metaphor Maupassant uses to describe the course of action the passengers take in persuading Boule de Suif to sleep with the Prussian?

(see the answer key)

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