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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was a huge joke with the narrator's parents in Combray?
(a) The routine.
(b) The imaginary ailments.
(c) The flirting with Eulalie.
(d) The church standards.

2. What was the main character dreaming of at the beginning of the book?
(a) Flying.
(b) His home.
(c) His mother.
(d) Wakening.

3. What did the main character wonder about when he was sleeping at the beginning of the book?
(a) Where time goes.
(b) What his parents do.
(c) Where babies come from.
(d) Why he feels sad.

4. What did the narrator say he never did lightly?
(a) Loved.
(b) Read.
(c) Expressed himself.
(d) Confided in others.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the main character grow up?

2. How did the narrator's mother treat Francoise?

3. What is the main character in this book called?

4. Who did the narrator's family visit in Combray?

5. What was different on Saturdays in Combray than the other days?

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