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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. During the party at the Villeparisis' in "Guermantes Way, Part I," who embarrasses the narrator?
(a) Alix.
(b) Saint-Loup.
(c) Mme. de Villeparisis.
(d) Bloch.

2. Who does Bergotte say the narrator's favorite writer resembles in "Guermantes Way, Part I continued"?
(a) M. Guermantes.
(b) The narrator.
(c) Blotch.
(d) Mme. Swann.

3. In "Mme. Swann at Home," when does Gilberte have tea parties?
(a) Monday and Friday.
(b) Saturday and Sunday.
(c) Friday and Saturday.
(d) Sundays only.

4. What do the people in Balbec appear to be mostly concerned about?
(a) Education.
(b) Appearance.
(c) Age.
(d) Social status.

5. Who introduces the narrator to whorehouses?
(a) Bloch.
(b) His cousin.
(c) Mme. Swann.
(d) Gilbert.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the narrator initially want to avoid Elstir?

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

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

5. What art does M. Vinteuil dabble in?

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