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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mme. Swann tell the narrator secrets in a way that confuses him?
(a) She speaks in English.
(b) She leaves out the ending.
(c) She speaks backwards.
(d) She speaks in French.

2. In "Swann In Lov,e, why does Swann often go days without seeing Odette?
(a) To prove he doesn't need her.
(b) He starts seeing someone new.
(c) He can't find her.
(d) To give her space.

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

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

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

6. In "Place-Names," what happens the day the narrator fears Gilberte Swann will not come to play?
(a) There is a fight in the park.
(b) It rains.
(c) It snows.
(d) There is a train accident.

7. After seeing Uncle Adolphe in "Combray," why is the narrator excited?
(a) Because his uncle promised to make him an actor.
(b) Because his uncle is producing a play.
(c) Because his uncle gave him money.
(d) Because his uncle kissed an actress' hand.

8. Swann tends to court what type of lady?
(a) Ones who participate in the arts.
(b) Ones from lower social statuses.
(c) He doesn't have a specific type.
(d) Ones from higher social statuses.

9. Why must the narrator cancel his travel plans in "Place-Names"?
(a) Lack of money.
(b) He starts school.
(c) Illness.
(d) Work.

10. Why does M. de Norpois want to introduce the narrator to his son?
(a) Because his son is a writer.
(b) Because his son is a fortune-teller.
(c) Because his son is wealthy.
(d) Because his son is well educated.

11. In "Mme. Swann at Home," what do the Swanns brag about in front of the narrator?
(a) Their dreams.
(b) Their money.
(c) Their friends.
(d) They vacations they take.

12. Who does the narrator's mother refuse to ask about in "Mme. Swann at Home"?
(a) Mme. Swann.
(b) Aunt Leonie.
(c) M. Swann.
(d) Gilberte.

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

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

15. What does Gilberte say to the narrator that upsets him when they play in the park at Champs-Elysees as children?
(a) That he isn't as strong as she is.
(b) That her nanny forces her to play with him.
(c) That his face is crooked.
(d) That she likes other boys better.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Overture," what does the narrator's father give him after dinner?

2. What does Bergotte say about Berma in "Mme. Swann at Home"?

3. Who visits the narrator's family most often when he is a young boy?

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

5. What does the narrator buy a picture of for himself at the beginning of the new year in "Mme. Swann at Home"?

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