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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Seascape, with Frieze of Girls.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Albertine give the narrator as a gift when she returns from visiting her aunt?
(a) A card.
(b) A pencil case.
(c) Cuff links.
(d) A book.

3. How does M. de Charlus treat the narrator during dinner with his grandmother in "Place-Names: The Place, Part II"?
(a) He bribes the narrator.
(b) He teases the narrator.
(c) He ignores the narrator.
(d) He insults the narrator.

4. What does Elstir tell the narrator about the group of girls he sees in "Seascape, with Frieze of Girls"?
(a) They are the daughters of merchants.
(b) They are the nieces of priests.
(c) They are a band.
(d) They are from the university.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Aunt Leonie leave her estate to?

2. What happened at Combray to make the narrator appreciate art?

3. In "Seascape, with Frieze of Girls," what makes the narrator notice Albertine?

4. What art does M. Vinteuil dabble in?

5. In "Mme. Swann at Home," when does Gilberte have tea parties?

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