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

2. 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) The narrator requests it.
(d) His father sees that he is upset.

3. In "Overture," what does the narrator's grandmother buy him for his birthday?
(a) She gives him money.
(b) Books.
(c) Clothes.
(d) Toys.

4. Who thinks that the narrator should be allowed time to play outside as a boy?
(a) His grandfather.
(b) His mother.
(c) His father.
(d) His grandmother.

5. In "Combray," where does the narrator often read?
(a) In his bedroom.
(b) Behind the couch.
(c) At the dinner table.
(d) In the garden.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Swann In Love," what does Swann say he is studying whenever he is with Odette?

2. Why doesn't the narrator's mother visit Mlle. Vinteuil in "Combray"?

3. In "Swann In Love," who is Swann's competition for Odette's affection?

4. What makes the narrator remember Combray as an adult?

5. Where is Combray?

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