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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the narrator contemplate often while in Combray?
(a) Music.
(b) Literature.
(c) All of these.
(d) Art.

2. How did the main character feel about his mother when he was a child?
(a) He hated her.
(b) He was afraid of her.
(c) He adored her.
(d) He was confused by her.

3. What did the narrator's aunt do during her days in Combray?
(a) Look out her window.
(b) Ignore her husband's mistress.
(c) Write.
(d) Visit townspeople.

4. What did the main character have depressing thoughts about at the beginning of the book?
(a) Watching a storm.
(b) Scary women.
(c) Lonely people.
(d) Moving from his home.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused Swann to stop coming by the main character's house?

2. What was Swann told to bring with him on each visit to the family?

3. Who was the head maid at the house on Combray?

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

5. What did the narrator start doing after he met Charles' daughter?

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