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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. In "Swann In Love," what explanation is given for Mme. de Verdurin's health palpitations?
(a) Her fine taste in art.
(b) Her husband's infidelities.
(c) Her stressful career.
(d) Her love of good food.

2. What does Swann leave behind the first time he visits Odette's house?
(a) A cigarette case.
(b) A pair of cuff links.
(c) His jacket.
(d) His keys.

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

4. According to Bergotte, what does illness do?
(a) Give time for intellectual pursuits.
(b) Ruin a good party.
(c) Show who one's real friends are.
(d) Let people sleep.

5. Where is Combray?
(a) On an old river.
(b) Just outside the capital.
(c) In a large city.
(d) In the country.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Guermantes Way, Part I," what does Francoise warn the narrator about Mme. de Guermantes?

2. Where does Mme. de Villeparisis take the narrator in "Place-Names: The Place, Part II"?

3. In "Guermantes Way, Part II," what interests Mme. Guermantes most about the narrator?

4. Why do the narrator and his family move into Hotel de Guermantes?

5. Who does Aunt Leonie leave her estate to?

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