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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can't the narrator say good-bye to Saint-Loup when he visits him in "Guermantes Way, Part I"?
(a) The narrator is angry with Saint-Loup.
(b) The narrator oversleeps.
(c) Saint-Loup is off with a woman.
(d) Saint-Loup is called to active duty.

2. What does the narrator's grandmother say she believes one should never do on vacation?
(a) Socialize.
(b) Cook.
(c) Lie.
(d) Waste time.

3. In "Seascape, with Frieze of Girls," where does the narrator often run into Bloch's sister?
(a) At his hotel.
(b) The racetrack.
(c) The center of town.
(d) A restaurant.

4. What is Saint-Loup intolerant of?
(a) Women.
(b) New literature.
(c) Varying opinions.
(d) Strangers.

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

6. What does Albertine's note to the narrator say in "Seascape, with Frieze of Girls"?
(a) It's over.
(b) I know what you are doing.
(c) Tell me the truth.
(d) I love you.

7. What title does M. de Charlus have?
(a) Prince.
(b) Lord.
(c) Marquis.
(d) Baron.

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

9. Who does the narrator most fear leaving when he travels to Balbec?
(a) Odette.
(b) His mother.
(c) His father.
(d) Gilberte.

10. What does Elstir do in the arts?
(a) Compose.
(b) Write.
(c) Paint.
(d) Sculpt.

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

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

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

14. How much time passes between "Place-names" and "Place-Names: The Place, Part I"?
(a) Two years.
(b) One year.
(c) Three years.
(d) Four years.

15. What body part is affected by the narrator's grandmother's illness in "Guermantes Way, Part I continued"?
(a) Her hands.
(b) Her legs.
(c) Her mouth.
(d) Her eyes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the narrator's grandmother feel Mme. de Villeparisis is connected to socially?

2. How does Francoise feel about leaving Balbec in "Seascape, with Frieze of Girls"?

3. What family does Saint-Loup tell the narrator about in "Place-Names: The Place, Part II"?

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

5. What does Alix think of Mme. de Villeparisis's picture of the Duchesse?

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