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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Odette ask for something after Swann watched her in the rain?

2. What senses remind the narrator of dreams?

3. How does the narrator want to plan his travels?

4. Why does the narrator prefer his dreams to reality?

5. Who hired spies to follow Odette?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do thoughts of Balbec remind the narrator of?

2. Why did the narrator think his life mirrored Swann's life?

3. Why did Odette begin to avoid Swann?

4. How does the narrator describe the way he fell in love?

5. What was Odette's occupation?

6. How does the novel end?

7. How did Francoise become the narrator's governess?

8. What caused Swann to want to propose to Odette?

9. What was the nucleus?

10. How did Swann become involved with the nucleus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Obsession is a theme present in a number of places in the plot. What are some of the best examples of this theme, and how did the presence of this theme affect the outcome of this book?

Essay Topic 2

Human nature is a strong symbol and theme in this book. Where does this symbol appear, and what role does it play in the book?

Essay Topic 3

Many characters in this book are forced to sacrifice much in order to obtain their goals. Who are some of these characters and how did their sacrifices affect the other characters around them? Were these sacrifices worth the reward? Why or why not?

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