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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Place-Names: The Name.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the narrator feel when Gilberte showed signs of getting closer to him?
(a) He was thrilled.
(b) He was scared.
(c) All of these.
(d) He was shocked.

2. What was the owner of the Combray house obsessed with?
(a) His mistress.
(b) Her imaginary illnesses.
(c) The townspeople.
(d) His trust fund.

3. Who did the narrator's family visit in Combray?
(a) Uncle Adolphe.
(b) Cousin William.
(c) Grandmother.
(d) Great Aunt.

4. What did Odette invite Swann to when they first met?
(a) A dinner party.
(b) A coffee shop.
(c) The theater.
(d) The ballet.

5. What did the main character say brought Swann to his knees?
(a) Mama.
(b) Women.
(c) Money.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Swann realize after watching Odette in the rain one night?

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

4. How often did the Verdurins like to see their group of friends?

5. What does the main character do as an adult when he can't sleep?

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