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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the narrator's favorite author?
(a) Goethe.
(b) Bergotte.
(c) Poe.
(d) Dickens.

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

3. What was the main feature of the aunt's room in the house in Combray?
(a) A large wardrobe.
(b) A great mirror.
(c) A gothic bed-set.
(d) A large window.

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

5. What was most precious to the main character about his mother?
(a) Her face.
(b) Her scent.
(c) Her kind words.
(d) Her kisses.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What calmed the main character's nighttime fears as a child?

3. What was Francois' occupation?

4. What happened after the main character sent a note about needing his mother?

5. What is the name of Charles' daughter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened one night when the narrator sent a note that he needed his mother?

2. What dreams were recurring to the narrator as a child?

3. How did the narrator differ from other boys his age?

4. What did the narrator start doing after first meeting Gilberte Swann?

5. What did the narrator say Uncle Adolphe was overcome by?

6. Why was the narrator surrounded by adults as a child, and what effect did this have on him?

7. How did the narrator fill his days in Combray?

8. Why did the narrator like Combray more than Paris?

9. Why was Great Aunt always happy when the narrator's family would visit her?

10. What did Great Aunt suffer from?

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