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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the narrator say his mother did not kiss him goodnight as a small child?
(a) When he had gotten in trouble.
(b) When it was raining.
(c) When his father was late.
(d) When she had guests.

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

3. When they are in Paris, why does Odette want money from Swann?
(a) To buy a dress.
(b) To go out for dinner.
(c) To take a house.
(d) To repay a loan.

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

5. In "Swann In Love," who does Swann refuse a dinner invitation from?
(a) Princesse de Guermantes.
(b) Vinteuil.
(c) Uncle Adolphe.
(d) Odette.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator dream about when he walks on Guermantes Way?

2. Who thinks that the narrator should be allowed time to play outside as a boy?

3. How does Aunt Leonie imagine her family dying when she is very bored in "Combray"?

4. What art does M. Vinteuil dabble in?

5. Why does the narrator's mother sleep in his room in "Overture"?

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