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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. After Gilberte leaves, who does the narrator focus his attention on at the park in "Place-Names"?
(a) A girl with blonde curls.
(b) A family of squirrels.
(c) A boy his age.
(d) An older lady.

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

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

4. In "Place-Names," where does the narrator find Gilbert they day she is not at the park?
(a) At a friend's house.
(b) At her house.
(c) At his house.
(d) At a department store.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Overall, what conclusion does the narrator draw about Gilberte's feelings for him in "Place-Names"?

2. When they are in Paris, why does Odette want money from Swann?

3. In "Place-Names," what happens the day the narrator fears Gilberte Swann will not come to play?

4. In "Swann In Lov,e, why does Swann often go days without seeing Odette?

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

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