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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Monsieur Carre-Lamadon, if the French made a counter attack by way of Dieppe, their encounter with the enemy would inevitably take place where?
(a) Rouen.
(b) Marseilles.
(c) Totes.
(d) Paris.

2. Who is talking to Monsieur Carre-Lamadon as the ladies discuss Madame d'Etrelles in the coach from Totes?
(a) Monsieur Loiseau.
(b) The coach driver.
(c) Cornudet.
(d) Comte de Breville.

3. Where did Loiseau get the object he takes out in the coach on their departure from Totes?
(a) The inn in Marseille.
(b) The inn in Paris.
(c) The inn in Rouen.
(d) The inn in Totes.

4. In the coach, who does Cornudet revile that makes Boule de Suif become indignant?
(a) Marie Antoinette.
(b) Louis-Napoleon.
(c) Charles X.
(d) Rousseau.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the coach on their departure from Totes, what is Madame d'Etrelles' two talents that are discussed?

2. What is the word that no one is shocked to hear about the Prussian officer's request?

3. Why is Boule de Suif much sought after in the story?

4. At dinner the first day in Totes, who manifested a lively and tender sympathy for Boule de Suif?

5. What year does the story "Boule de Suif" take place?

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