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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 meal with the main character's mother at the beginning of the book make him think of?
(a) His summer home.
(b) His art collection.
(c) His time with Swann.
(d) His school house.

2. What is Swann's first name?
(a) Christopher.
(b) Thayne.
(c) Charles.
(d) Thomas.

3. What calmed the main character's nighttime fears as a child?
(a) A special song.
(b) The sound of wind.
(c) His mother's kisses.
(d) A dim candle.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What about Swann did the main character's family talk about?

2. How did the main character think bedrooms were supposed to feel?

3. Where did the main character grow up?

4. Why was the bad treatment to Swann ironic?

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

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