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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 Swann come to realize about his relationship with Odette at the end of "Swann In Love"?
(a) It was too long.
(b) It was all a lie.
(c) It was the best relationship he ever had.
(d) It was very natural.

2. How does the narrator's family react to Uncle Adolphe's friends?
(a) They are mean to them.
(b) They disapprove.
(c) They never meet them.
(d) They love them.

3. In "Place-Names," how does the narrator feel the day M. Swann picks up Gilberte from playing?
(a) Impressed.
(b) Afraid.
(c) Excited.
(d) Upset.

4. When did the narrator visit Combray?
(a) He hasn't visited there yet.
(b) During his early teens.
(c) As a young boy.
(d) As an adult.

5. Why does Eulalie visit Aunt Leonie every week?
(a) She buys Leonie's cookies.
(b) Leonie gives her money.
(c) M. Swann encourages her to make friends.
(d) She owes Leonie money.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Swann In Lov,e, why does Swann often go days without seeing Odette?

2. In "Place-Names," why does Gilberte tell the narrator she won't be around for long?

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

4. After Gilberte leaves, who does the narrator focus his attention on at the park in "Place-Names"?

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

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