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

2. Who passed away while the narrator was a young boy?
(a) Grandmother.
(b) Cousin William.
(c) Uncle Adolphe.
(d) Great Aunt.

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

4. What is the main character in this book called?
(a) The Main Character.
(b) The Boy.
(c) The Hero.
(d) The Narrator.

5. Who did the narrator like interacting with in Combray?
(a) Charles.
(b) Common people.
(c) Fellow scholars.
(d) His uncle.

Short Answer Questions

1. How often did the Verdurins like to see their group of friends?

2. Where did the narrator see Gilberte for the second time?

3. How did the narrator know when Gilberte got closer to him?

4. What was Francois' occupation?

5. What was Odette's occupation?

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