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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 conclusion does the narrator's family draw about M. Legrandin in "Combray"?
(a) That he is actually poor.
(b) That he is lonely.
(c) That he is a snob.
(d) That he is loveless.

2. What does the narrator dream about when he walks on Guermantes Way?
(a) Making a good living.
(b) Being accepted by the Guermantes.
(c) Becoming a famous writer.
(d) Meeting a pretty girl.

3. In "Place-Names," why does Gilberte tell the narrator she won't be around for long?
(a) She found a new set of friends.
(b) Her family is moving.
(c) The holidays require travel.
(d) She is starting a new school.

4. Why must the narrator cancel his travel plans in "Place-Names"?
(a) He starts school.
(b) Illness.
(c) Lack of money.
(d) Work.

5. Why does the narrator's mother sleep in his room in "Overture"?
(a) She feels bad for not kissing him goodnight.
(b) The narrator is ill.
(c) His father sees that he is upset.
(d) The narrator requests it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes the Verdurins finally disapprove of Swann in "Swann In Love"?

2. What does Swann leave behind the first time he visits Odette's house?

3. When does the narrator send his mother a note in "Overture"?

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

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

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