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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't the narrator's mother visit Mlle. Vinteuil in "Combray"?
(a) She thinks the girl is wicked.
(b) She thinks the girl stole her mother's money.
(c) She thinks the girl caused her father's death.
(d) She thinks the girl hates everyone.

2. When does the narrator send his mother a note in "Overture"?
(a) During a dinner party.
(b) On her birthday.
(c) When he is away at camp.
(d) When she goes to work.

3. What makes the Verdurins finally disapprove of Swann in "Swann In Love"?
(a) Swann having a physical relationship with Odette.
(b) Swann's profession.
(c) Swann's taste in music.
(d) Swann disagreeing with them.

4. In "Combray," where does the narrator often read?
(a) In the garden.
(b) In his bedroom.
(c) At the dinner table.
(d) Behind the couch.

5. In "Swann In Love," who is Swann's competition for Odette's affection?
(a) Brichot.
(b) Forte.
(c) Bornville.
(d) Forcheville.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mme. de Saint-Loup's house?

2. When did the narrator visit Combray?

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

4. Who visits the narrator's family most often when he is a young boy?

5. What made the narrator's family avoid Swann's Way?

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