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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Place-Names: The Name.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After seeing Uncle Adolphe in "Combray," why is the narrator excited?
(a) Because his uncle kissed an actress' hand.
(b) Because his uncle is producing a play.
(c) Because his uncle gave him money.
(d) Because his uncle promised to make him an actor.

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

4. 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.

5. Overall, what conclusion does the narrator draw about Gilberte's feelings for him in "Place-Names"?
(a) She is indifferent.
(b) She is afraid of him.
(c) She gets bored of him.
(d) She is in love.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Eulalie visit Aunt Leonie every week?

5. Why is Swann often late to the Verdurin's parties in "Swann In Love"?

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