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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Guermantes Way, Part I continued.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Place-Names," why does the narrator sometimes go to Allee des Acacias?
(a) He gets lost often.
(b) Gilberte's cousin plays there.
(c) Mme. Swann walks there.
(d) He can't stand his old park anymore.

2. In "Guermantes Way, Part I," what does Francoise warn the narrator about Mme. de Guermantes?
(a) To only speak French with her.
(b) Not to visit her daily.
(c) Not to be seen with her.
(d) To buy her expensive presents.

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) It snows.
(c) There is a fight in the park.
(d) It rains.

4. According to Bergotte, what does illness do?
(a) Let people sleep.
(b) Ruin a good party.
(c) Give time for intellectual pursuits.
(d) Show who one's real friends are.

5. Why does Gilberte send the narrator a copy of a Bergotte book?
(a) He wanted to give a copy to his mother.
(b) She didn't want her copy.
(c) He asks her about it.
(d) She had two copies.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Seascape, with Frieze of Girls," where does the narrator often run into Bloch's sister?

2. What does Saint-Loup do when his military leave ends?

3. In "Place-Names: The Place, Part II," what does M. de Charlus give the narrator before bed?

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

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

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