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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the third day in Totes, which person suggests that they deliver Boule de Suif "bound hand and foot" to the Prussian officer?
(a) Monsieur Follenvie.
(b) Cornudet.
(c) Loiseau.
(d) The Count.

2. As they discuss persuading Boule de Suif on the third day in Totes, how did the Count utter several "rather risky witticisms"?
(a) Softly.
(b) Tactfully.
(c) Easily.
(d) Loudly.

3. How does Boule de Suif appear on their final morning in Totes?
(a) Cheerful and enthusiastic.
(b) Shy and reserved.
(c) Proud and determined.
(d) Shamefaced and embarrassed.

4. What powerful argument does the Countess make the most of regarding the Church at dinner the third day in Totes?
(a) That the Church will not pardon crimes that are not done for the glory of God or the good of mankind.
(b) That the Church readily pardons crimes when they are done for the glory of God or good of mankind.
(c) That the Church sometimes pardons crimes even if they are not done for the glory of God or the good of mankind.
(d) That the Church doesn't pardon crimes even when they are done for the glory of God or good of mankind

5. What is the song Cornudet begins to hum in the coach at the end of "Boule de Suif" about?
(a) Romantic illusion and first heartbreak.
(b) Longing for the past and hope for tomorrow.
(c) Love for one's country and fighting for freedom.
(d) Poetic beauty and divine right of nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the third day the passengers are in Totes, why are the ladies pleasant to Boule de Suif until lunch time?

2. When the ladies talk about the Prussian soldier on their walk the second day, why does Madame Carre-Lamadon state that she regrets the soldier is not a Frenchman?

3. 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?

4. On their final morning in Totes, what are the passengers doing while they wait for Boule de Suif?

5. In the afternoon of the third day in Totes, what tone does the Count adopt on his walk with Boule de Suif to convince her to surrender to the Prussian?

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