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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 "Swann In Love," what explanation is given for Mme. de Verdurin's health palpitations?
(a) Her husband's infidelities.
(b) Her stressful career.
(c) Her fine taste in art.
(d) Her love of good food.

2. What is the narrator's favorite thing about Balbec?
(a) The gentle breezes.
(b) The view of the sea.
(c) The peaceful nights.
(d) The beauty of the women.

3. While in Balbec, what does the narrator offer a local girl who delivers a note for him?
(a) Ten dollars.
(b) A hug.
(c) Five francs.
(d) Dinner.

4. What does Bergotte say about Berma in "Mme. Swann at Home"?
(a) He praises her.
(b) He won't speak of her.
(c) He feels sorry for her.
(d) He makes fun of her.

5. In "Combray," what writer does M. Swann know?
(a) Paris.
(b) Cure.
(c) Eulalie.
(d) Bergotte.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who introduces the narrator to whorehouses?

2. How does the narrator's family react to Uncle Adolphe's friends?

3. What disappoints the narrator when he finally meets Bergotte?

4. How does the narrator's father believe Mme. de Villeparisis will be able to inspire the narrator's writing?

5. What does the narrator say he admires most about Mme. de Sevigne?

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