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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 "Guermantes Way, Part I," what does Francoise warn the narrator about Mme. de Guermantes?
(a) To only speak French with her.
(b) Not to visit her daily.
(c) Not to be seen with her.
(d) To buy her expensive presents.

2. How do the narrator and his grandmother travel to Balbec in "Place-Names: The Place, Part I"?
(a) By boat.
(b) By foot.
(c) By train.
(d) By private car.

3. What makes the Verdurins finally disapprove of Swann in "Swann In Love"?
(a) Swann's taste in music.
(b) Swann's profession.
(c) Swann having a physical relationship with Odette.
(d) Swann disagreeing with them.

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

5. Why can't the narrator say good-bye to Saint-Loup when he visits him in "Guermantes Way, Part I"?
(a) The narrator is angry with Saint-Loup.
(b) Saint-Loup is called to active duty.
(c) Saint-Loup is off with a woman.
(d) The narrator oversleeps.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Balbec, what do some of the ladies at the hotel doubt about the Marquis and the Princess?

2. In "Place-Names, The Place: Part I," why can't the narrator talk to M. de Stermaria's daughter?

3. In "Swann In Love," who does Swann refuse a dinner invitation from?

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

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

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