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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Combray.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author say had a deep impact on reality?
(a) Past experiences.
(b) Imagination.
(c) Surroundings.
(d) All of these.

2. What did the narrator lose track of while reading in Combray?
(a) His money.
(b) His parents.
(c) Time.
(d) The schedule.

3. What was most precious to the main character about his mother?
(a) Her scent.
(b) Her kisses.
(c) Her kind words.
(d) Her face.

4. Who did the main character send a note to about needing his mother?
(a) His father.
(b) His sister.
(c) The housekeeper.
(d) The house guest.

5. How did the narrator travel to get to Combray?
(a) Car.
(b) Train.
(c) Boat.
(d) Carriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the main character say he was surrounded by as a child?

2. What reminded the narrator of Paris while he was in Combray?

3. What holiday did the narrator talk about at the beginning of 'Combray'?

4. What did the narrator want to be when he grew up?

5. What did the main character have depressing thoughts about at the beginning of the book?

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