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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 "Mme. Swann at Home," what opinion does M. de Norpois have about Mme. Swann?
(a) He says she is funny.
(b) He says she is charming.
(c) He says she is useless.
(d) He says she is clever.

2. In "Overture," how does the narrator's mother comfort him when he is crying?
(a) She pats his head.
(b) She reads him books.
(c) She calls his father for help.
(d) She gives him a hug.

3. Why does the narrator enjoy the fall in "Place-Names"?
(a) He can go back to school.
(b) He feels it's his new start.
(c) The leaves crunch.
(d) It reminds him of love.

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

5. Why must the narrator cancel his travel plans in "Place-Names"?
(a) Lack of money.
(b) He starts school.
(c) Illness.
(d) Work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Swann consider after hearing a song played on the piano at the Verdurin's?

2. In "Mme. Swann at Home," when does Gilberte have tea parties?

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

4. What does Bergotte say about Berma in "Mme. Swann at Home"?

5. Where does Gisele go to school?

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