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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. Why does Bloch feel he should visit Saint-Loup in "Seascape, with Frieze of Girls"?
(a) Bloch owes Saint-Loup money.
(b) Bloch wants to look good for the narrator.
(c) Saint-Loup invited him.
(d) Bloch wants to fight Saint-Loup.

2. Why is Swann often late to the Verdurin's parties in "Swann In Love"?
(a) Because he doesn't have a watch.
(b) Because he is seeing another girl.
(c) Because he doesn't care.
(d) Because he picked up a second job.

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

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

5. What does Swann consider after hearing a song played on the piano at the Verdurin's?
(a) If he knows the composer.
(b) If the song is any good.
(c) If he could play the song himself.
(d) If he could write music.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened at Combray to make the narrator appreciate art?

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

3. What treatment does the grandmother use shortly before her death?

4. In "Combray," where does the narrator often read?

5. Who helps to improve Mme. Swann's opinion of the narrator in "Mme. Swann at Home"?

(see the answer key)

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