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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the passengers talk about the Prussian officer, why does Madame Loiseau claim that Boule de Suif does not have the right to refuse him?
(a) Because she insulted her on their walk.
(b) Because of her trade as a prostitute.
(c) Because she is in love with her husband.
(d) Because she can't pay her fare for the coach.

2. What dropped into Cornudet's mighty beard during their trip from Totes that looked like "stars"?
(a) Bread.
(b) Pear.
(c) Yolk.
(d) Wine.

3. What do the rest of the company do after Boule de Suif leaves for church on the third day in Totes?
(a) Drew their chairs together to decide on some course of action.
(b) Drew their chairs together for to recite Bible passages.
(c) Drew their chairs together in order to play a game of cards.
(d) Drew their chairs together to decide what to have for dinner.

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 doesn't pardon crimes even when they are done for the glory of God or good of mankind
(b) That the Church sometimes pardons crimes even if they are not done for the glory of God or the good of mankind.
(c) That the Church will not pardon crimes that are not done for the glory of God or the good of mankind.
(d) That the Church readily pardons crimes when they are done for the glory of God or good of mankind.

5. 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?
(a) Because he would have been more generous.
(b) Because he would have made a handome hussar.
(c) Because he would have been a kind husband.
(d) Because he would have set them free.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Count whisper "Hush!" to the group as they discuss persuading Boule de Suif on the third day in Totes?

2. According to the passengers during lunch the second day of Totes, what step would have been of "little consequence" to Boule de Suif?

3. What metaphor does Maupassant use to describe Boule de Suif's tears in the coach from Totes?

4. What is the Prussian officer's response to their question about detention on the third day in Totes?

5. During their trip from Totes, why does Boule de Suif want to open her lips "to shriek the truth at them, to overwhelm them with a volley of insults"?

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