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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Guermantes Way, Part I continued," who does not visit the grandmother?
(a) Her friends.
(b) Her nieces.
(c) Her sisters.
(d) Her brothers.

2. How does the narrator describe Bloch's manners in "Place-Names: The Place, Part II"?
(a) Good.
(b) Bad.
(c) Developing.
(d) Changing.

3. In "Seascape, with Frieze of Girls," why does Albertine take the narrator away from Gisele?
(a) She was engaged to someone else.
(b) He looked bored.
(c) He was staring at her.
(d) She was afriad of him.

4. During the party at the Villeparisis' in "Guermantes Way, Part I," who embarrasses the narrator?
(a) Bloch.
(b) Alix.
(c) Mme. de Villeparisis.
(d) Saint-Loup.

5. What does Albertine give the narrator as a gift when she returns from visiting her aunt?
(a) A card.
(b) Cuff links.
(c) A pencil case.
(d) A book.

6. What does Dr. Cottard prescribe when the narrator's grandmother doesn't recognize the narrator?
(a) A mixture of spices.
(b) Fiber.
(c) Tea.
(d) Leeches.

7. What does Elstir do to help the narrator meet Albertine?
(a) She takes the narrator to Albertine's father's store.
(b) She throws a tea party.
(c) She writes Albertine a nice letter.
(d) She tricks Albertine into going to a restaurant.

8. What does Elstir tell the narrator about the group of girls he sees in "Seascape, with Frieze of Girls"?
(a) They are a band.
(b) They are the daughters of merchants.
(c) They are from the university.
(d) They are the nieces of priests.

9. In "Guermantes Way, Part I," at the Villeparisis' party, what impresses the narrator most about Mme. de Villeparisis?
(a) Her clothing.
(b) Her wealth.
(c) Her knowledge.
(d) Her singing voice.

10. What does Rachel discuss that makes the narrator find her "malicious" in "Guermantes Way, Part I"?
(a) Theatre.
(b) Travel.
(c) Literature.
(d) Music.

11. Who used to visit a house M. de Charlus discusses at dinner in Balbec with the narrator and his grandmother?
(a) The Marquis de Laroo.
(b) Queen Elizabeth.
(c) Marie Antoinette.
(d) A Russian dignitary.

12. Where does Mme. de Villeparisis take the narrator in "Place-Names: The Place, Part II"?
(a) Churches.
(b) Bathing houses.
(c) Restaurants.
(d) The sea.

13. How does the narrator's father believe Mme. de Villeparisis will be able to inspire the narrator's writing?
(a) With her school of wit.
(b) With her beauty.
(c) With her husband, the philosopher.
(d) With her literature collection.

14. What is the reputation of Marquise Robert de Saint-Loup?
(a) He is a fool.
(b) He is a womanizer.
(c) He is sloppy.
(d) He is violent.

15. In Balbec, what do some of the ladies at the hotel doubt about the Marquis and the Princess?
(a) Their ages.
(b) Their marriagability.
(c) Their kindness.
(d) Their authenticity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elstir do in the arts?

2. In "Seascape, with Frieze of Girls," what makes the narrator notice Albertine?

3. In Balbec, why does the manager of the hotel frighten the narrator?

4. What does Professor E say about the narrator's grandmother's condition in "Guermantes Way, Part I continued"?

5. How does the narrator's grandmother embarrass the narrator in "Place-Names: The Place, Part II"?

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