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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator's "magic lantern" do?
(a) Turn off once it is daylight.
(b) Project pictures on the wall.
(c) Pick up radio broadcasts.
(d) Record his favorite songs.

2. Who helps to improve Mme. Swann's opinion of the narrator in "Mme. Swann at Home"?
(a) Gilberte.
(b) The narrator's mother.
(c) Uncle Adolphe.
(d) Dr. Cottard.

3. Who introduces the narrator to whorehouses?
(a) Mme. Swann.
(b) His cousin.
(c) Gilbert.
(d) Bloch.

4. In "Swann In Love," what does Swann say he is studying whenever he is with Odette?
(a) His future.
(b) Money.
(c) History.
(d) Art.

5. Why does Gilberte send the narrator a copy of a Bergotte book?
(a) She had two copies.
(b) She didn't want her copy.
(c) He wanted to give a copy to his mother.
(d) He asks her about it.

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

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

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

9. What art does M. Vinteuil dabble in?
(a) Sculpture.
(b) Oil painting.
(c) Music composition.
(d) Writing.

10. In "Mme. Swann at Home," what opinion does M. de Norpois have about Mme. Swann?
(a) He says she is useless.
(b) He says she is funny.
(c) He says she is clever.
(d) He says she is charming.

11. What does Swann come to realize about his relationship with Odette at the end of "Swann In Love"?
(a) It was all a lie.
(b) It was too long.
(c) It was the best relationship he ever had.
(d) It was very natural.

12. In "Overture," what makes the narrator think he will be sent back to school?
(a) Because he asks to be sent back.
(b) For sinning.
(c) For skipping classes.
(d) For failing.

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

14. After Gilberte leaves, who does the narrator focus his attention on at the park in "Place-Names"?
(a) An older lady.
(b) A girl with blonde curls.
(c) A family of squirrels.
(d) A boy his age.

15. Who does Aunt Leonie leave her estate to?
(a) The narrator.
(b) M. de Norpois.
(c) Uncle Adolphe.
(d) The Swann family.

Short Answer Questions

1. When they are in Paris, why does Odette want money from Swann?

2. How does Aunt Leonie imagine her family dying when she is very bored in "Combray"?

3. What happens right before the Verdurins stop inviting Swann to their parties?

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

5. In "Swann In Love," who does Swann refuse a dinner invitation from?

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