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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Overture," what does the narrator say has "intellectual profit"?
(a) His grandmother's gifts.
(b) His father's speeches.
(c) His grandfather's jokes.
(d) His mother's writing.

2. 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.

3. What does the narrator's "magic lantern" do?
(a) Turn off once it is daylight.
(b) Record his favorite songs.
(c) Pick up radio broadcasts.
(d) Project pictures on the wall.

4. In "Overture," what makes the narrator think he will be sent back to school?
(a) For skipping classes.
(b) Because he asks to be sent back.
(c) For failing.
(d) For sinning.

5. In "Swann In Lov,e, why does Swann often go days without seeing Odette?
(a) He starts seeing someone new.
(b) To prove he doesn't need her.
(c) He can't find her.
(d) To give her space.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Swann takes Odette on vacation in "Swann In Love"?

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

3. What religion does Blotch practice?

4. After seeing Uncle Adolphe in "Combray," why is the narrator excited?

5. What art does M. Vinteuil dabble in?

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