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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. 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.

2. What does Swann consider after hearing a song played on the piano at the Verdurin's?
(a) If he knows the composer.
(b) If he could play the song himself.
(c) If the song is any good.
(d) If he could write music.

3. While in Balbec, how does the narrator say he feels when he meets Princesse de Luxembourg?
(a) Tormented.
(b) Belittled.
(c) Charmed.
(d) Astonished.

4. What does Uncle Adolphe suggest Swann do to get Odette to love him more?
(a) Become friends with her father.
(b) Stay away from her.
(c) Buy her presents.
(d) Do whatever she says.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In "Guermantes Way, Part I," at the Villeparisis' party, what impresses the narrator most about Mme. de Villeparisis?

4. What does Swann come to realize about his relationship with Odette at the end of "Swann In Love"?

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

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