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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Guermantes Way, Part I.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Swann In Love," what explanation is given for Mme. de Verdurin's health palpitations?
(a) Her fine taste in art.
(b) Her love of good food.
(c) Her husband's infidelities.
(d) Her stressful career.

2. How does the narrator's father believe Mme. de Villeparisis will be able to inspire the narrator's writing?
(a) With her school of wit.
(b) With her husband, the philosopher.
(c) With her literature collection.
(d) With her beauty.

3. In "Swann In Love," what does Swann say he is studying whenever he is with Odette?
(a) History.
(b) His future.
(c) Money.
(d) Art.

4. Why can't Saint-Loup introduce the narrator to Mme. Guermantes in Paris in "Guermantes Way, Part I"?
(a) He says she is no longer nice.
(b) She shuts the door on them.
(c) He says she is too busy.
(d) She is out of town.

5. What does Swann leave behind the first time he visits Odette's house?
(a) His keys.
(b) His jacket.
(c) A cigarette case.
(d) A pair of cuff links.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the narrator's grandmother feel Mme. de Villeparisis is connected to socially?

2. What does Swann consider after hearing a song played on the piano at the Verdurin's?

3. In Balbec, why does the manager of the hotel frighten the narrator?

4. In the hotel in Balbec, how will the narrator get his grandmother's attention?

5. What does Alix think of Mme. de Villeparisis's picture of the Duchesse?

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