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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. What did Swann concentrate on when Odette rejected him?
(a) Making more money.
(b) Relaxing his mind.
(c) Making her jealous.
(d) Getting her back.

2. What suffered for Swann after he was rejected by Odette?
(a) His wealth.
(b) His appearance.
(c) His social standing.
(d) His health.

3. What expanded as the narrator walked in Combray?
(a) His desire.
(b) His dreams.
(c) His love for Mama.
(d) His imagination.

4. What did the narrator say he never did lightly?
(a) Expressed himself.
(b) Read.
(c) Loved.
(d) Confided in others.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the main character's family go on vacations?

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

3. Who was the narrator's governess?

4. What did Swann refuse to give Odette after he watched her in the rain?

5. What does the narrator think of when describing Balbec?

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