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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the main character say he was surrounded by as a child?
(a) Children.
(b) Celebrities.
(c) Servants.
(d) Adults.

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

3. What about Swann did the main character's family talk about?
(a) His clothing.
(b) His art collection.
(c) His reputation.
(d) All of these.

4. Why would the main character cry when with his extended family?
(a) He was very sensitive.
(b) He was very grateful.
(c) He was very scared.
(d) All of these.

5. Who did the main character send a note to about needing his mother?
(a) The house guest.
(b) The housekeeper.
(c) His sister.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the main character dreaming of at the beginning of the book?

2. What did the main character wonder about when he was sleeping at the beginning of the book?

3. What did the main character eat with his mother at the beginning of the book?

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

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

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