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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. Why do the narrator and his family move into Hotel de Guermantes?
(a) To be closer to the Guermantes.
(b) His grandmother is sick.
(c) The narrator gets a new job.
(d) They run low on money.

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

3. What is the narrator's favorite thing about Balbec?
(a) The gentle breezes.
(b) The peaceful nights.
(c) The beauty of the women.
(d) The view of the sea.

4. Swann tends to court what type of lady?
(a) He doesn't have a specific type.
(b) Ones who participate in the arts.
(c) Ones from higher social statuses.
(d) Ones from lower social statuses.

5. In "Swann In Love," who is Swann's competition for Odette's affection?
(a) Forcheville.
(b) Bornville.
(c) Forte.
(d) Brichot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the narrator most fear leaving when he travels to Balbec?

2. What happens right before the Verdurins stop inviting Swann to their parties?

3. In "Swann In Lov,e, why does Swann often go days without seeing Odette?

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

5. Why does the narrator want Saint-Loup to get them a dinner invitation to the Guermantes' in "Guermantes Way, Part I"?

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