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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Swann In Love.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Francoise?
(a) The narrator's uncle.
(b) A family friend of the narrator's parents.
(c) The narrator's aunt.
(d) A servant.

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

3. In "Swann In Love," what does Swann say he is studying whenever he is with Odette?
(a) Art.
(b) His future.
(c) History.
(d) Money.

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

5. What happens when Swann goes to meet Odette at Prevost's Restaurant?
(a) She is with another man.
(b) He gets into a fight.
(c) He flirts with a waitress.
(d) She is not there.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator admire most about the church in Combray?

2. What does the narrator's great-aunt Leonie brag about in "Combray"?

3. Which day of the week is dinner served early at Combray?

4. In "Overture," what does the narrator's grandmother buy him for his birthday?

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

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