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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 does the narrator say drew him to Gilberte?
(a) She reminded him of some of his childhood dreams.
(b) She was not at all like him.
(c) She was beautiful.
(d) She was in the higher class.

2. What were all the streets in Combray named after?
(a) Countries.
(b) Saints.
(c) Presidents.
(d) Birds.

3. What did Swann refuse to give Odette after he watched her in the rain?
(a) Jewelery.
(b) Wine.
(c) Money.
(d) A kiss.

4. Why was the main character surrounded by certain people as a child?
(a) He was an only child.
(b) He hated adults.
(c) His parents were very rich.
(d) His parents were very busy.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did the narrator do in hopes of seeing Gilberte after she stopped playing with him?

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

4. How did the narrator meet Eulalie?

5. What season did the main character's family take vacations?

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