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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the coach from Totes, Cornudet _____like a man who had just thought of a good _______.
(a) Smiled; joke.
(b) Frowned; plan.
(c) Smiled; idea.
(d) Frowned; plan.

2. 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 enter Paris.
(d) That they were about to leave Paris.

3. How does Boule de Suif respond to the matrons loud whispers of "hussy" and "public scandal" about her?
(a) She smiles at them.
(b) She bows her head.
(c) She casts a hurt look at them.
(d) She casts a challenging look at them.

4. What does Cornudet have that he offers to his neighbors in the coach on the way to Totes?
(a) A knuckle of ham.
(b) A carafe of coffee.
(c) A bottle of rum.
(d) A crust of bread.

5. What is the reason the Prussian officer gives the male passengers about refusing to start on their journey to Dieppe?
(a) The weather is too treacherous.
(b) He doesn't offer one.
(c) The provisions have run out.
(d) He can't find the coach driver.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the coach floor covered with as the passengers take their seats?

2. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif," what are the "Avengers of Defeat," "Citizens of the Tomb," and "Brethren in Death."

3. When they arrive at Totes, the mood at supper after Boule de Suif returns from her meeting with the Prussian officer is characterized as what?

4. 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?

5. As they discuss the Prussian officer on the third day in Totes, why does Madame Carre-Lamadon's eyes glisten and her face grow pale?

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