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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Place-Names: The Name.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Odette get Swann to love her?
(a) She wooed him.
(b) She insulted him.
(c) She pretended to like what he liked.
(d) She wore nice clothing.

2. Who did the narrator's family visit in Combray?
(a) Uncle Adolphe.
(b) Grandmother.
(c) Great Aunt.
(d) Cousin William.

3. How did the main character describe the furniture in his childhood bedroom?
(a) Large and expensive.
(b) Old and dark.
(c) New and bright.
(d) Oppresive and elaborate.

4. Who did the main character say was a shadow of his mother?
(a) His niece.
(b) His father.
(c) His sister.
(d) His aunt.

5. What was different on Saturdays in Combray than the other days?
(a) The markets were open an hour longer.
(b) Dinner was an hour earlier.
(c) There was only one church meeting.
(d) Eulalie didn't come by.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the narrator say dominated the town of Combray?

2. Who lived with the family member of the narrator in Combray?

3. What does the narrator worry about when considering travel?

4. Who passed away while the narrator was a young boy?

5. How did the main character think bedrooms were supposed to feel?

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