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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Guermantes Way, Part II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the narrator and his family move into Hotel de Guermantes?
(a) The narrator gets a new job.
(b) His grandmother is sick.
(c) To be closer to the Guermantes.
(d) They run low on money.

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

3. Why does Dr. Cottard rise in society?
(a) He marries into the Swann family.
(b) He is a gifted doctor.
(c) He receives a large sum of money.
(d) He tricks people.

4. What does Albertine do the first time the narrator tries to kiss her?
(a) She gets sick.
(b) She hits him.
(c) She calls for help.
(d) She kisses back.

5. Why does the narrator initially want to avoid Elstir?
(a) He is interested in other girls.
(b) Elstir tells him to stay away.
(c) Elstir isn't pretty enough.
(d) He thinks he might fall in love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Professor E say about making a home visit to the narrator's grandmother in "Guermantes Way, Part I continued"?

2. What is the narrator's favorite thing about Balbec?

3. What does Mme. Swann do in "Place-Names" that causes people to talk?

4. Who does the narrator's mother request not visit the grandmother so often while she is ill?

5. What religion does Blotch practice?

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