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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which family member incited the most fear in the main character when he was a boy?
(a) His father.
(b) His sister.
(c) His mother.
(d) His uncle.

2. What did the narrator say Eulalie was good at?
(a) Being pretty.
(b) Keeping secrets.
(c) Gossiping.
(d) Singing.

3. Who owned the house in Combray?
(a) Grandmother.
(b) Cousin William.
(c) Uncle Adolphe.
(d) The Great Aunt.

4. Who was the head maid at the house on Combray?
(a) Eulalie.
(b) Francine.
(c) Francois.
(d) Emily.

5. What about the main character was easily bruised as a child?
(a) His knees.
(b) His ego.
(c) His arms.
(d) His spirit.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who introduced Swann to the main character's family?

2. What is Swann's first name?

3. Why was the bad treatment to Swann ironic?

4. Who did the main character say was a shadow of his mother?

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

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