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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the main character think bedrooms were supposed to feel?
(a) Dark and alluring.
(b) Warm and cozy.
(c) Safe and familiar.
(d) Bright and welcoming.

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

3. What season did the main character's family take vacations?
(a) Fall.
(b) Winter.
(c) Spring.
(d) Summer.

4. Where did the main character grow up?
(a) Cambry.
(b) Versailles.
(c) Paris.
(d) Marseilles.

5. What did the main character have depressing thoughts about at the beginning of the book?
(a) Moving from his home.
(b) Scary women.
(c) Watching a storm.
(d) Lonely people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which family member incited the most fear in the main character when he was a boy?

2. How did the main character describe Swann?

3. What was most precious to the main character about his mother?

4. Why would the main character cry when with his extended family?

5. What did the main character call his mother?

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