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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 "Guermantes Way, Part I," at the Villeparisis' party, what impresses the narrator most about Mme. de Villeparisis?
(a) Her clothing.
(b) Her singing voice.
(c) Her knowledge.
(d) Her wealth.

2. In "Seascape, with Frieze of Girls," why does Albertine take the narrator away from Gisele?
(a) He was staring at her.
(b) He looked bored.
(c) She was afriad of him.
(d) She was engaged to someone else.

3. Why does Eulalie visit Aunt Leonie every week?
(a) She buys Leonie's cookies.
(b) She owes Leonie money.
(c) Leonie gives her money.
(d) M. Swann encourages her to make friends.

4. In the hotel in Balbec, how will the narrator get his grandmother's attention?
(a) He will tap on the ceiling twice.
(b) He will cough loudly.
(c) He will knock on the wall three times.
(d) He will stick his head out the window and yell.

5. Who does the narrator's mother say she does not want to know in the Swann family?
(a) Mme. Swann.
(b) Old man Swann.
(c) Gilberte Swann.
(d) M. Swann.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Place-Names," how does the narrator feel the day M. Swann picks up Gilberte from playing?

2. How much time passes between "Place-names" and "Place-Names: The Place, Part I"?

3. In "Overture," what does the narrator's family do every time a guest comes over?

4. What conclusion does the narrator's family draw about M. Legrandin in "Combray"?

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

(see the answer key)

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