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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif," what are the "Avengers of Defeat," "Citizens of the Tomb," and "Brethren in Death."
(a) Legions of irregulars.
(b) British dragoon.
(c) Enlisted men.
(d) Reformist campaigners.

2. How do the nuns in "Boule de Suif" spend their time in the coach?
(a) Reading.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Listening.
(d) Praying.

3. What does Monsieur Follenvie tell his wife to do when she comes to fetch him to go to bed during the card game?
(a) Have a glass of milk in the drawing room.
(b) Fetch my slippers before retiring.
(c) Put my egg-nogg by the fire.
(d) Wait up with my sherry.

4. Why is Boule de Suif much sought after in the story?
(a) Because of her knowledge of many subjects.
(b) Because of her kind, warm heart.
(c) Because of her connections to high society.
(d) Because of her fresh, pleasing appearance.

5. Who faints from hunger after the odor of food permeates the coach in the story?
(a) Madame Carre-Lamadon.
(b) The old nun.
(c) Boule de Suif.
(d) Comtesse de Breville

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Boule de Suif," who has the best seats in the coach?

2. According to the coach driver, who gave him command the morning of the first day in Totes?

3. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif," the anguish of _______made men even desire the arrival of the________ .

4. What port city do the merchants in Rouen have business in and have to reach, despite being occupied by the Germans?

5. Why does the four-horse coach decide to leave on Tuesday morning before daybreak?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens once the Prussians arrive in Rouen and why is it significant?

2. How do the other passengers respond to Boule de Suif's outburst after being questioned by the coach passengers about the Prussian officer's inquiry regarding her?

3. On their walk the second afternoon in Totes, how does the landscape fit with the passengers' mood?

4. At the end of "Boule de Suif," what is Boule de Suif doing?

5. In watching the Prussian officers carrying out their duties, who prefers to stay at the inn because they are indignant at their friendly interaction and why?

6. What is Maupassant's attitude toward the old nun as the countess tries to manipulate Boule de Suif in sleeping with the Prussian officer?

7. In contrast to the other passengers, what does Boule de Suif realize in the coach departing Totes about the comprising situation they put her in?

8. What is Maupassant's attitude toward those German soldiers who die by the hand of French citizens?

9. What does Boule de Suif say to her fellow passengers after reluctantly complying to speak with the Prussian officer who summoned her and why is it significant?

10. How does the countess and Madame Loiseau react to Boule de Suif's misery in the coach at the end of "Boule de Suif"?

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