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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Place-Names," how does the narrator's mother describe Mme. Blatin?
(a) Wonderful.
(b) Horrific.
(c) Awful.
(d) Terrific.

2. How does the narrator afford the gifts he buys for the Swanns in "Mme Swann at Home"?
(a) He finds a part-time job.
(b) He sells his aunt's things.
(c) He sells his old toys.
(d) He sells his father's collectables.

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

4. In "Mme. Swann at Home," what do the narrator's parents finally say about Bergotte?
(a) That he is a man of fear.
(b) That he is a man of hate.
(c) That he is a man of talent.
(d) That he is a man of literature.

5. Who thinks that the narrator should be allowed time to play outside as a boy?
(a) His grandmother.
(b) His father.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) His mother.

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

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

8. In "Place-Names," why does Gilberte tell the narrator she won't be around for long?
(a) The holidays require travel.
(b) She is starting a new school.
(c) Her family is moving.
(d) She found a new set of friends.

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

10. How does Aunt Leonie imagine her family dying when she is very bored in "Combray"?
(a) A robbery.
(b) Disease.
(c) Drowning.
(d) In a fire.

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

12. In "Place-Names," why does the narrator sometimes go to Allee des Acacias?
(a) Gilberte's cousin plays there.
(b) He can't stand his old park anymore.
(c) Mme. Swann walks there.
(d) He gets lost often.

13. What does Mme. Swann do in "Place-Names" that causes people to talk?
(a) She wears short skirts.
(b) She meets new men.
(c) She travels alone.
(d) She pays her friends money.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Swann consider after hearing a song played on the piano at the Verdurin's?

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

3. In "Swann In Lov,e, why does Swann often go days without seeing Odette?

4. Who takes the narrator to Champs-Elysees every day in "Place-Names"?

5. In "Place-Names," what happens the day the narrator fears Gilberte Swann will not come to play?

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