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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. In "Place-Names," how does the narrator feel the day M. Swann picks up Gilberte from playing?
(a) Excited.
(b) Afraid.
(c) Impressed.
(d) Upset.

2. What happened at Combray to make the narrator appreciate art?
(a) A cat took care of another cat.
(b) His mother started collecting art.
(c) A kitchen-maid got pregnant.
(d) Francoise got into a fight with another maid.

3. In "Place-Names," why does Gilberte tell the narrator she won't be around for long?
(a) She found a new set of friends.
(b) The holidays require travel.
(c) She is starting a new school.
(d) Her family is moving.

4. What happens right before the Verdurins stop inviting Swann to their parties?
(a) Swann disagrees with their politics.
(b) Swann insults a dignitary.
(c) Odette gets in a fight with Swann.
(d) Odette accepts a ride from someone else.

5. What does the narrator dream about when he walks on Guermantes Way?
(a) Becoming a famous writer.
(b) Being accepted by the Guermantes.
(c) Meeting a pretty girl.
(d) Making a good living.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the narrator enjoy the fall in "Place-Names"?

2. In "Place-Names," who tells the narrator to avoid excitement?

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

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

5. In "Swann In Love," why can't Swann leave Paris?

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