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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the morning of the first day in Totes, what two people does Cornudet listen to forecast the future of France, one advocating the Orleans dynasty, the other an unknown savior?
(a) Comtess de Breville and Loiseau.
(b) Boule de Suif and Monsieur Carre-Lamadon.
(c) Comte de Breville and Monsieur Carre-Lamadon.
(d) Loiseau and Comte de Breville.

2. At three o'clock, what does Boule de Suif remove from an enormous dish in the story?
(a) Two hams.
(b) Two chickens.
(c) A half of turkey.
(d) One duck.

3. In "Boule de Suif," who alone is authorized to interview the Prussian officer on civil matters?
(a) The cook.
(b) Monsieur Follenvie.
(c) Madame Follenvie.
(d) The servant.

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

5. According to the narrator, who feels affection for the "pomp and circumstance of despotic government"?
(a) Few women.
(b) Most men.
(c) All women.
(d) Some men.

6. The Prussian officer afforded a ______example of that ______bearing which seems natural to the ______soldier.
(a) Fine; hospitable; victorious.
(b) Fine; insolent; victorious.
(c) Poor; insolent; defeated.
(d) Poor; hospitable; defeated.

7. What do the ladies on the coach bring to warm their feet in "Boule de Suif"?
(a) Small lanterns.
(b) Silk leggings.
(c) Copper foot-warmers.
(d) Fur-lined boots.

8. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif," the anguish of _______made men even desire the arrival of the________ .
(a) Knowledge; allies.
(b) Knowledge; enemy.
(c) Suspense; allies.
(d) Suspense; enemy.

9. In "Boule de Suif," where do the travelers meet to take their seats in the coach in the morning?
(a) The garage on Rue Normandie.
(b) The main entrance of Normandie park.
(c) The courtyard of Hotel de Normandie.
(d) The lobby of Normandie bank.

10. What is NOT one of the reasons the coach passengers discuss in the kitchen after the meeting with the Prussian officer the first day in Totes?
(a) They were being held hostage.
(b) They were to be extradited as prisoners of war.
(c) They were to be held for ransom.
(d) They were being held because of Boule de Suif.

11. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif," who do the members of the National Guard occasionally shoot?
(a) Members of their own sentinels.
(b) Members of the German army.
(c) Members of the Russian army.
(d) Members of their own family.

12. Why do the male passengers want to meet with the Prussian officer after luncheon the first day in Totes?
(a) To inquire about money.
(b) To steal his weapons.
(c) To ask to stay in Totes.
(d) To ask to start on their journey.

13. What do the coach passengers do to pass the two hours before dinner the first day in Totes?
(a) Recite scripture.
(b) Play cards.
(c) Walk to town.
(d) Read the paper.

14. What is the name of the hotel the coach stops in front of when they arrive in Totes?
(a) Hotel du Commerce.
(b) Hotel du Totes.
(c) Hotel du Napoleon.
(d) Hotel du Lyon.

15. As "Boule de Suif" opens, how many days have the soldiers wandered through town?
(a) Few.
(b) Several.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Boule de Suif refuse Cornudet their first night in Totes?

2. In the morning of their first day in Totes, where do the male passengers find the coach driver?

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

4. "Boule de Suif" is set during which war?

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

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