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

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

3. In "Place-Names," what does Gilberte buy the narrator so he can remember her?
(a) A marble.
(b) A bracelet.
(c) A comic book.
(d) A pair of shoes.

4. When they are in Paris, why does Odette want money from Swann?
(a) To repay a loan.
(b) To go out for dinner.
(c) To buy a dress.
(d) To take a house.

5. When does the narrator say his mother did not kiss him goodnight as a small child?
(a) When his father was late.
(b) When he had gotten in trouble.
(c) When it was raining.
(d) When she had guests.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gilberte do the first time the narrator sees her?

2. What conclusion does the narrator's family draw about M. Legrandin in "Combray"?

3. In "Overture," how does the narrator's mother comfort him when he is crying?

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

5. In "Place-Names," how does the narrator's mother describe Mme. Blatin?

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