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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 eat with his mother at the beginning of the book?
(a) Salad and water.
(b) Tea and cake.
(c) Pasta and wine.
(d) Bread and cheese.

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

3. What did the main character say brought Swann to his knees?
(a) God.
(b) Money.
(c) Women.
(d) Mama.

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

5. What were Swann's visits to the main character's family a source of?
(a) Sociability.
(b) All of these.
(c) Information.
(d) Entertainment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened after the main character sent a note about needing his mother?

2. What was the main character's uncle's name?

3. Who did the main character send a note to about needing his mother?

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

5. What kind of dreams did the main character have about women when he was a child?

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