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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the narrator forbidden to see in Combray?
(a) Cousin William.
(b) Charles.
(c) Uncle Adolphe.
(d) Gilberte.

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

3. Why was the narrator forbidden from seeing someone in Combray?
(a) She was known to be engaged.
(b) He was a heavy drinker.
(c) He had courtesans at his home.
(d) She was not worthy to marry.

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

5. Who was the head maid at the house on Combray?
(a) Francine.
(b) Emily.
(c) Francois.
(d) Eulalie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is this book composed of?

2. What reminded the narrator of Paris while he was in Combray?

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

4. What did the narrator want to be when he grew up?

5. How did the narrator describe his walks through Combray?

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