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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Place-Names: The Name.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gilberte say to the narrator that upsets him when they play in the park at Champs-Elysees as children?
(a) That her nanny forces her to play with him.
(b) That his face is crooked.
(c) That he isn't as strong as she is.
(d) That she likes other boys better.

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

3. In "Place-Names," what happens the day the narrator fears Gilberte Swann will not come to play?
(a) There is a train accident.
(b) There is a fight in the park.
(c) It rains.
(d) It snows.

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

5. What often happens to the narrator during the night in "Overture"?
(a) He can't fall asleep.
(b) He stays up late.
(c) He goes out with friends.
(d) He wakes up.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Place-Names," who tells the narrator to avoid excitement?

2. In "Swann In Love," what explanation is given for Mme. de Verdurin's health palpitations?

3. In "Place-Names," how does the narrator feel the day M. Swann picks up Gilberte from playing?

4. What does Uncle Adolphe suggest Swann do to get Odette to love him more?

5. What does the narrator dream about when he walks on Guermantes Way?

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