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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What never varied while the narrator was in Combray?
(a) The church bells.
(b) His mother's headaches.
(c) The menu.
(d) His aunt's routine.

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

3. How did the main character describe the furniture in his childhood bedroom?
(a) Large and expensive.
(b) Old and dark.
(c) New and bright.
(d) Oppresive and elaborate.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who lived with the family member of the narrator in Combray?

2. What did the narrator lose track of while reading in Combray?

3. Who introduced Swann to the main character's family?

4. Who was the narrator's favorite author?

5. What did the main character like to listen to as a child?

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