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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 does Swann say he is studying whenever he is with Odette?
(a) His future.
(b) History.
(c) Art.
(d) Money.

2. In "Place-Names, The Place: Part I," why can't the narrator talk to M. de Stermaria's daughter?
(a) She is engaged to someone else.
(b) She is too young for the narrator.
(c) They never get a chance to meet.
(d) They are from different social ranks.

3. In Balbec, what do some of the ladies at the hotel doubt about the Marquis and the Princess?
(a) Their ages.
(b) Their kindness.
(c) Their authenticity.
(d) Their marriagability.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator's grandmother say she believes one should never do on vacation?

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

3. Swann tends to court what type of lady?

4. Why does the narrator's grandmother insist they rest during their trip to Balbec?

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

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