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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the main character grow up?
(a) Marseilles.
(b) Versailles.
(c) Cambry.
(d) Paris.

2. Who owned the house in Combray?
(a) Grandmother.
(b) Uncle Adolphe.
(c) The Great Aunt.
(d) Cousin William.

3. Who discussed the narrator's favorite author with him?
(a) Swann.
(b) Bergotte.
(c) Uncle Adolphe.
(d) Mama.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How did the owner of the Combray house keep abreast of the goings on in the town?

4. Who did the main character miss while he slept?

5. What was Bergotte's occupation?

(see the answer key)

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